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Karoline Leavitt to leave role as White House press secretary
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Karoline Leavitt, currently in a key role, will be leaving her position.
A change is coming to the White House staff. Karoline Leavitt, currently in a key role, will be leaving her position. This decision is set to take effect at the end of August.
The president made this announcement, citing family as a reason for Leavitt's departure. Leavitt recently took time off for the birth of her child and has now decided to focus on her family. Further information about this development can be found through NBC Los Angeles .
Details about Leavitt's future plans and replacement are not specified in the initial announcement.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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