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Trump announces Karoline Leavitt’s exit as White House press secretary

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US president Donald Trump has announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August to spend more time with her family.

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In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Leavitt as “one of my most trusted aides” and said he “totally understand[s] and respect[s]” her decision. He added that she would remain involved as one of his “top outside advisors” and an influential voice in the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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