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Breaking: Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to leave White House

ABC Australia Wednesday 12 August 2026, 19:56 UTC By Brad Ryan 1 min read
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Donald Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to leave White House Posted Donald Trump's top White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, is leaving the role. Ms Leavitt, who recently returned from maternity leave, said she had decided to quit the position to focus on being a mother. "Since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve," Ms Leavitt wrote on X. Mr Trump said Ms Leavitt would continue...

Donald Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to leave White House Posted Donald Trump's top White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, is leaving the role. Ms Leavitt, who recently returned from maternity leave, said she had decided to quit the position to focus on being a mother. "Since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve," Ms Leavitt wrote on X. Mr Trump said Ms Leavitt would continue to be one of his "top outside advisors". Loading
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