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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway President Donald Trump made an announcement about a key member of his team.
A change is coming to the White House staff. President Donald Trump made an announcement about a key member of his team. The press secretary, a young woman, will be stepping down soon.
She has been back at work recently after a short break. This break was for the arrival of her second child. Now she will be leaving her role to focus on family.
Further information about this development is available from national news sources, including details about her time in the White House and her role in the administration.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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