Leavitt to Depart White House Press Secretary

Karoline Leavitt announced she will resign at the end of the month to focus on her family, while remaining as a senior outside adviser to President Trump. Trump praised her leadership and said she will stay influential within the Republican Party ahead of the midterms. The departure has sparked a public scramble to identify a replacement, with CNN pundit Scott Jennings and others such as Monica Crowley, Alina Habba, Anna Kelly, and Katie Miller floated in media reports. Leavitt’s exit comes amid heightened scrutiny of the administration’s messaging and midterm dynamics, including how the White House will handle communications after she leaves. Some observers credited Leavitt with expanding access for nontraditional outlets and keeping close proximity to the president, while others noted the challenge of filling a role that has drawn intense scrutiny. The search for a successor appears to be unfolding publicly, with no clear frontrunner yet.