US President Donald Trump has officially announced that White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of August 2026. This decision is related to the birth of a child; however, as the head of state emphasized, she is not leaving the President's team but is transitioning to a new role as one of the chief external advisors and an influential voice in the Republican Party.
Trump's Official Statement
In his post on the social network Truth Social, Trump called Leavitt "one of my most trusted aides" and expressed full understanding and respect for her decision to devote more time to her family. "Our wonderful White House Press Secretary and one of my most trusted aides, Caroline Leavitt, will leave her post at the end of the month to spend more time with her wonderful little children and family," the President wrote.
He also noted that Leavitt was a "true leader in the White House" and did "phenomenal work fighting for justice, freedom, and independence since 2018," including participation in the historic 2024 re-election campaign. According to Trump, she became "one of the best White House Press Secretaries" in the history of the department.
New Role in the President's Team
While Trump did not specify who will become the new White House Press Secretary, he emphasized that Leavitt will continue to play an important role in the country's political life. She will serve as one of the chief external advisors and an influential voice in the Republican Party. This decision underscores her significance to the administration and her ability to influence the political process even outside formal positions.
Trump also noted that they are working to "challenge history and win a convincing victory in the midterm elections." This indicates that Leavitt will actively participate in the Republican Party's election campaign and strategic planning.
Contradictory Data
While Trump's official statement confirms Leavitt's departure from the post of Press Secretary, there are some contradictions in the details. For example, some sources mention that Leavitt announced her pregnancy at the end of 2025, but the exact dates of the child's birth and name do not always match. One source states that she gave birth to a daughter on May 1, 2026, and named her Viviana, but this information is not confirmed in other sources.
Furthermore, some sources mention that Leavitt became the first person in US history in this position to serve while pregnant. However, this information is not confirmed in other sources, and there is no clear data on whether she was the first or not.
Context and Possible Successors
In recent months, Trump has repeatedly raised the topic of his successor. Among the possible candidates mentioned are his son Donald Trump Jr., US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US Vice President JD Vance. It was previously reported that Trump left instructions for Vance in case something happened to him and Vance became his successor.
Leavitt's departure from the post of Press Secretary could be an important step in preparing for the midterm elections and forming a new team for the future presidential mandate. This also highlights the importance of family and personal priorities in political life, which could be an important signal for voters.
