Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as Press Secretary | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary and a key voice in Trump’s inner circle, is stepping down at the end of the month to focus on her young family — she’s mom to a two-year-old son and newborn daughter. Though President Trump praised her as one of his most trusted advisors and confirmed she’ll remain a vital Republican strategist ahead of midterms, her departure leaves the press secretary role open. Before joining the White House, Leavitt built a political career on Trump’s campaign, ran for Congress, and served under Rep. Elise Stefanik — proving she’s not just a…