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Search for New Press Secretary Starts After Karoline Leavitt Announces Departure

Search for New Press Secretary Starts After Karoline Leavitt Announces Departure

Search for New Press Secretary Starts After Karoline Leavitt Announces Departure
Many people are wondering who will replace Karoline Leavitt. She is the press secretary for President Donald Trump. The new person will talk to the press for the White House.
Karoline Leavitt said she will leave her job at the end of August. She wants to spend more time with her two young children.
Now, people are trying to find out who will be the next press secretary. Some think there might not be a permanent replacement. Instead, different officials from the Trump administration might take turns talking to the press.
The White House had guest hosts for press briefings when Karoline Leavitt was on maternity leave.
President Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt spoke to the media before Trump left on Marine One. This happened on the South Lawn of the White House on February 27, 2026.
When Karoline Leavitt was on leave, other officials held news conferences. These included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
Sean Spicer, a former press secretary, said the next press secretary will likely be someone who knows President Trump well.
Spicer thinks President Trump values this role and will choose someone he trusts to communicate his ideas.
Sean Spicer will not be considered for the job again.
Alina Habba is being considered for the role. She works as a senior advisor to the attorney general.
President Donald Trump said Karoline Leavitt will leave her job and become an outside advisor.
President Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters as they left the White House on July 15, 2025.
Alina Habba was previously considered for the job but said she would be better in a different role.
Alina Habba had a few different jobs, including counselor to the president and interim attorney. She is now a senior advisor to the attorney general.
Alina Habba was a favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt, but now she is third in line. Scott Jennings and Anna Kelly are ahead of her.
Anna Kelly has been seen in public roles and filled in for Karoline Leavitt when she was on leave.
Scott Jennings was considered for the press secretary role before. He is a CNN contributor and wrote a book that President Trump likes.
President Trump's law and order campaign has been successful.
Stephen Miller and his wife Katie have been mentioned as possible replacements for Karoline Leavitt.
Stephen Miller was asked about his wife taking the job, but he just smiled.
Stephen Cheung is a strong defender of President Trump and has a lot of influence.
Stephen Miller and his wife Katie attended the White House Easter Egg Roll in 2025.
Other people who might be considered for the job include Matthew Boyle and Taylor Budowich.
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Karoline Leavitt has been press secretary for 19 months. This is the second-longest time anyone has held the job.
After Sarah Huckabee Sanders left, Stephanie Grisham became press secretary. She did not hold any press briefings during her time in the role.
Ashley J. DiMella reports on politics for Fox News Digital.