# Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post before September — Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/20598

- TASS, 2026-08-12 20:22 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172117

> Donald Trump said Karoline Leavitt will leave her post as White House press secretary before September. He said she will now become one of his top outside advisers. Trump also described her as an influential voice within the Republican Party. The change marks a shift in Leavitt’s role from the White House communications position to a broader political advisory role.

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