Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary
Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.
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Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.
![White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026. [Jonathan Ernst/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786597063.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


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