White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of the month, President Donald Trump has announced. Leavitt, 28, took the job as White House Press Secretary last year and has been a key figure in the Trump administration. She will be replaced by an as-yet-unnamed individual, with the BBC unable to confirm who will take on the role.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Leave Post
UKPulse News DeskKaroline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will step down at the end of the month to spend time with her family.
- Karoline Leavitt will depart from her position as White House press secretary at the end of the month.
- She will be replaced by an as-yet-unnamed individual.
- Leavitt will remain an outside advisor to President Trump.
Why this matters: The departure of Karoline Leavitt marks a significant change in the Trump administration's communications team.
What this means for you: This change may have implications for the way the Trump administration communicates with the public and the media.