White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Depart at Month’s End
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to depart her role at the end of the month, as announced by President Donald Trump.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 12, 2026 —
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to conclude her tenure at the end of the current month. The announcement of her departure was made by President Donald Trump.
Leavitt’s role as Press Secretary involved communicating the administration’s positions and responding to media inquiries. Specific details regarding her future plans or the exact date of her departure beyond the end of the month were not provided in the announcement.
The transition in the White House Press Secretary’s office marks a change in a key communication position within the administration. Further information about her successor or any interim arrangements has not yet been released.
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