First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low

Leavitt to Depart Role as White House Press Secretary

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will depart her role later this month, a move that will deprive President Donald Trump of his top spokesperson less than three months until the November midterm elections. Bloomberg's Stephanie Baker reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Karoline Leavitt to depart White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, a long-term aide to President Donald Trump, will be departing the administration at the end of August to spend more time with her family. “Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down

President Donald Trump is announcing Karoline Leavitt will be departing as White House Press Secretary at the end of August after more than a year and half on the job. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.

Karoline Leavitt’s Most Memorable Moments as White House Press Secretary

During her time behind the White House podium, the departing Press Secretary has gained a reputation for her sharp retorts to reporters.

Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the Role

President Trump said that Ms. Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.

Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?

The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.

Who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary?

The White House has not announced who will take over the briefing room podium when Leavitt departs at the end of the month.

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The new media seat was a good idea.