Leavitt Steps Down to Focus on Family | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest ever White House press secretary, is stepping down at the end of the month to focus on her growing family — she recently welcomed her second child, a baby girl, while raising a two-year-old son. In a bittersweet farewell, she acknowledged the emotional toll of balancing motherhood with the demands of the role. President Trump praised her decision and affirmed her continued influence as a top Republican strategist ahead of the midterms. Before becoming press secretary, Leavitt was a key player in Trump’s campaign, served in his first term, and even ran for…