White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end

Trump did not outline plans for who might replace her in the high-profile role.

Updated: August 12, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end

LE - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, July 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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