Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Resigns

President Trump announced Wednesday that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her White House role at the end of August.

• Trump cited family time as her reason for leaving, in a Truth Social post.
• 28-year-old Leavitt was the youngest press secretary in White House history.
• Trump said she will become one of his top outside advisers.
• Her role will include working to help Republicans win November midterms.

Why it matters: Leavitt's departure reshapes Trump's communications operation at a critical political moment. The midterm elections are fewer than three months away.

• Trump described her as one of his most trusted aides since 2018.

How 61 sources split on this story

Where they split: Coverage agrees on the basic facts but divides on whether to frame the departure as a family decision or a significant shake-up to the president's press operation.

What’s next: Leavitt's last day is expected before the end of August, per Trump's announcement.

• No successor has been publicly named as of Wednesday afternoon.
• Who will succeed Leavitt as White House press secretary?
• What specific role will Leavitt play in the Republican midterm effort?