Press Secretary Leavitt Departs White House for Trump Super PAC Role
Press Secretary Leavitt leaves White House to become top advisor at Trump's super PAC.
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Trump Administration Personnel Changes
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary in history, is stepping down at the end of August 2025 to focus on family and transition to working for MAGA Inc., Trump's super PAC, as a top outside advisor.
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2026-08-24 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
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Karoline Leavitt to join MAGA Inc. super PAC
Karoline Leavitt confirmed on August 21, 2025, that she will return to work for MAGA Inc., the Trump-aligned super PAC where she previously served as a spokesperson. She made the announcement to reporters aboard Air Force One. Leavitt did not specify her exact title or responsibilities at the super PAC.
Trump designates Leavitt as top outside advisor
President Trump announced that Karoline Leavitt will serve as one of his top outside advisors and an influential voice within the Republican Party after leaving her White House role. Trump indicated she would continue to play a central role in Republican politics and efforts to win midterm elections, working from outside the administration rather than as a staff member.
Karoline Leavitt steps down as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt, 28, announced she is stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary at the end of August 2025. Trump announced her departure on August 12, stating she was leaving to spend more time with her young children and family. Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary in history when Trump took office in January 2025.
Karoline Leavitt returns from maternity leave with second child
Karoline Leavitt returned from maternity leave in July 2025 after welcoming her second child, daughter Viviana, on May 7, 2025. She shares this daughter and son Niko, age 2, with husband Nicholas Riccio, age 60. She cited the difficulty of balancing motherhood with the demands of the White House Press Secretary role as her reason for stepping down.
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