White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt to Depart

Caroline Levitt, the White House press secretary, is set to leave her position at the end of August, but a successor has not yet been announced.

In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump revealed Levitt’s unexpected resignation. He expressed support for her decision, stating:

Our wonderful White House press secretary and one of my most trusted aides, Caroline Levitt, will be leaving her position at the end of this month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family. I completely understand and respect this decision. Caroline will now serve as one of my top outside advisors and will remain an influential voice in the Republican Party, working to defy history and win decisive midterm elections. Caroline is a true leader in the White House and has done a phenomenal job fighting for justice, liberty, and freedom since 2018, including during her historic re-election campaign in 2024.

Trump referred to Levitt as “one of the greatest White House press secretaries in history.”

Levitt shared her thoughts in a detailed post on X, describing her tenure as press secretary in the Trump administration as “the honor and adventure of a lifetime.” She expressed gratitude to Trump for the various opportunities she received, including her time in the West Wing and meeting with foreign leaders.

Most importantly, I am thankful to the President for the unique privilege of speaking from the White House podium on his behalf. I’ve enjoyed taking great pride in discussing the administration’s many historic accomplishments, holding the liberal media accountable, and ensuring the American people hear the truth about President Trump’s successes.

Being a mother while managing one of the toughest jobs has been both rewarding and challenging. Since my return to the White House after my daughter’s birth, I realized I couldn’t be the best mother my children deserve due to the demanding nature of the press secretary role. Consequently, I made the difficult decision to leave the White House and start a new chapter in my life.

President Trump has invited me to continue my role as his top outside advisor, and I will remain a strong advocate for MAGA and the Republican Party.

Our country faces a significant threat from a radical Democratic Party aiming to dismantle everything that’s great about America. I believe it’s our duty to counter that challenge. My fight is entering a new phase, but it’s certainly not over.

I want to thank the President, the First Lady, and the Trump family for their kindness over the years. I also appreciate my Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, who empowered me from day one on the campaign, along with my colleagues and friends in the White House. It’s been an honor to work alongside so many remarkable individuals, and I look forward to supporting them in the coming years.

Finally, a massive thank you to my loving husband and family for their sacrifices that allowed me to fulfill this role.

Levitt is set to be sworn in on January 20, 2025, making her the youngest press secretary at 27. She previously served as Trump’s national press secretary during the 2024 presidential campaign.

As noted by Trump, Levitt has two young children, Nicholas and Viviana. She went on maternity leave in late April and welcomed Viviana on May 1st, returning to her duties on July 16th.

During her maternity leave, White House aides did not hold briefings. Instead, senior officials stepped in, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who filled the role on rotation.