Who Might Replace Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary?
With White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt set to step down from her role at the end of the month, the question of who will replace her is looming over Washington.Leavitt, 28, assumed the Press Secretary role at the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term last January, becoming the youngest person to ever hold the position.President Donald Trump announced Leavitt’s departure in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, saying that she would leave her role to focus on her family but that she would remain one of his “top advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party.”Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child in May, thanked Trump in a lengthy post on X, in which she described her decision to focus on her two young children “bittersweet.” “I will always remain a vocal advocate for MAGA and the Republican Party,” Leavitt wrote. Read More: Karoline Leavitt’s Most Memorable Moments as White House Press SecretaryThe White House has so far offered no further information on who might succeed Leavitt as Press Secretary.
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With White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt set to step down from her role at the end of the month, the question of who will replace her is looming over Washington.Leavitt, 28, assumed the Press Secretary role at the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term last January, becoming the youngest person to ever hold the position.President Donald Trump announced Leavitt’s departure in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, saying that she would leave her role to focus on her family but that she would remain one of his “top advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party.”Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child in May, thanked Trump in a lengthy post on X, in which she described her decision to focus on her two young children “bittersweet.” “I will always remain a vocal advocate for MAGA and the Republican Party,” Leavitt wrote. Read More: Karoline Leavitt’s Most Memorable Moments as White House Press SecretaryThe White House has so far offered no further information on who might succeed Leavitt as Press Secretary. It redirected TIME to Leavitt and Trump’s posts when asked about candidates for the position, and has told multiple outlets that no decision has been made.But some names are already being floated as possible contenders to take Leavitt’s place behind the White House podium. Here’s what you should know about those potential replacements.Alina HabbaTrump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba is reportedly being considered to take over as Press Secretary when Leavitt departs.
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- With White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt set to step down from her role at the end of the month, the question of who will replace her is looming over Washington.Leavitt, 28, assumed the Press Secretary role at the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term last January, becoming the youngest person to ever hold the position.President Donald Trump announced Leavitt’s departure in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, saying that she would leave her role to focus on her family but that she would remain one of his “top advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party.”Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child in May, thanked Trump in a lengthy post on X, in which she described her decision to focus on her two young children “bittersweet.” “I will always remain a vocal advocate for MAGA and the Republican Party,” Leavitt wrote. Read More: Karoline Leavitt’s Most Memorable Moments as White House Press SecretaryThe White House has so far offered no further information on who might succeed Leavitt as Press Secretary.
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