Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, announced that she will be stepping down from her position, effective at the end of the month. The announcement came during a brief statement to the press, in which Leavitt thanked the administration for the opportunity to serve and noted that her departure will allow the White House to move forward with a new communications strategy.

Leavitt, who has held the post since early 2024, has overseen a range of media briefings and public messaging initiatives, including the release of policy statements and coordination with the White House press office. Her tenure has coincided with a period of heightened scrutiny of the administration’s communications, and her decision follows a broader pattern of staff turnover within the office. The White House has indicated that an interim press secretary will be appointed while a permanent replacement is sought.