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Who is Karoline Leavitt?

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Karoline Leavitt is an American government official who serves as White House press secretary (2025– ) in Donald Trump’s second administration. She is the youngest person to hold the post. In August 2026, Leavitt announced she would be leaving the role to spend more time with her two small children. Leavitt was an assistant press secretary (2019–21) during Trump’s first term.