--- title: "Personnel storm at the White House: Karoline Leavitt resigns as Press Secretary, Trump seeks successor" description: "🔥 Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary! Trump is looking for a successor among journalists and \"insiders\". On the list are Monica Crowley, Scott Jennings, Alina Habba, and Anna Kelly. But who will take the seat? 🤔 #WhiteHouse #Trump #PressSecretary" date: 2026-08-14T02:44:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/karoline-leavitt-resignation-white-house-2026-en tags: [white-house, donald-trump, caroline-leavitt, press-secretary, us-politics] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Personnel storm at the White House: Karoline Leavitt resigns as Press Secretary, Trump seeks successor ![Caroline Leavitt speaking at the White House press briefing podium in a red jacket, gesturing during a press conference](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/14/karolina-livitt-ostavka-belyy-dom-2026/karolina-livitt-ostavka-belyy-dom-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Karoline Leavitt is leaving the post of White House Press Secretary following Trump's announcement - Among the candidates are Monica Crowley, Scott Jennings, Alina Habba, and Anna Kelly - The candidacy of Katie Miller was quickly rejected by sources - Leavitt's departure is called "unplanned", the search for a successor continues On August 14, 2026, a new scandal erupted in the corridors of power in Washington regarding personnel changes in the White House Press Office. US President Donald Trump officially announced that the current White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, will leave her post in the near future. This statement signaled the start of an active phase in the search for a successor, upon whom the rhythm of the administration's communication with the public and the media depends. ### Candidates: from media stars to "insiders" Immediately following the announcement of Leavitt's resignation, a flood of potential candidates for the key position emerged. According to sources close to the administration, Trump is considering a wide range of options, not limiting himself to only the internal personnel reserve. In particular, the possibility of appointing Monica Crowley, head of the Protocol Office, is being discussed. Crowley has significant experience working with conservative media and is considered one of the most influential figures in the White House protocol block. Another option actively discussed behind the scenes is the appointment of Scott Jennings, a well-known CNN commentator. His candidacy was proposed as a way to bring back a professional with a deep understanding of television broadcasting. Also on the list is Alina Habba, former press secretary for Trump's campaign, whose loyalty and experience in crisis communications are highly valued by the president's inner circle. ### Internal reserve and unexpected resignations Among the potential successors, Anna Kelly, one of Karoline Leavitt's deputies, is also being considered. Kelly has already taken on a wide range of duties in the Press Office and has appeared several times on federal TV channels, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure. However, the most intriguing, but quickly refuted, candidacy was that of Katie Miller — a former administration official and wife of Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. A source close to the White House categorically rejected this version, stating: "That will not happen". ### Contradictory data The situation regarding Leavitt's resignation is shrouded in contradictions. On the one hand, President Trump announced the imminent departure of the Press Secretary, implying readiness for personnel changes. On the other hand, a second source close to the administration called Leavitt's departure "unplanned" and emphasized that Trump still has time to make a decision. This source noted: "This is an extremely important job for Donald Trump... probably he still has time before he makes a decision. I think the White House will conduct a thorough search here". ### Communication strategy during the transition period So far, the White House has not given an official answer to the question of whether anyone will temporarily perform the duties of Press Secretary, as was done during Leavitt's maternity leave. This creates uncertainty in working with the press and may lead to a temporary decrease in activity in the press center. Nevertheless, sources indicate that among TV producers, administration staff, and people from the immediate circle, such as Jason Miller and Alina Habba, there are various rumors about who will take this post in the coming days. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Who is leaving the post of White House Press Secretary? **A:** Karoline Leavitt will leave her post following the announcement by President Donald Trump. ### Q: Who could become the new Press Secretary? **A:** Among the candidates are Monica Crowley, Scott Jennings, Alina Habba, and Anna Kelly. ### Q: Was Leavitt's departure planned? **A:** One source called the departure "unplanned", but Trump has already announced it.