Donald Trump Says Karoline Leavitt Departing as White House Press Secretary President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary at the end of the month. Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social. He said Leavitt is leaving to spend more time with her children and family, calling it "a decision I totally understand and respect." Leavitt will move into an outside advisory role, Trump said. He described her as "an influential voice within the Republican Party" as the party works to hold Congress in the midterm elections. This is a breaking news article. Updates to follow.