{"id":2792,"date":"2026-08-14T16:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T16:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watchthenews.store\/?p=2792"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T16:50:02","slug":"karoline-leavitt-walked-away-to-be-with-her-kid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchthenews.store\/?p=2792","title":{"rendered":"Karoline Leavitt walked away to be with her kid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Speculation About Karoline Leavitt\u2019s Replacement Begins White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt\u2019s run as lead spokesperson for President Donald Trump and his administration lasted nearly two years, but it will come to an end later this month.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Now, the question is, who will replace her, and it appears that Trump made the announcement himself on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, noting that Leavitt \u2013 who had another child earlier this year \u2013 is leaving to spend more time with her family, calling it \u201ca decision I totally understand and respect.\u201d The president said she will remain with the administration in an outside advisory role. He also said that she had become \u201can influential voice within the Republican Party\u201d as the GOP works over the next few months to hold onto Congress.<\/p>\n

As to who will replace her, as of Thursday morning, no successor had been named. Sources both inside and outside the administration told the New York Post that two early front-runners for the position are former acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba and Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle.<\/p>\n

Front-Runners for the Role<\/h2>\n

Habba rose to national prominence as one of President Trump\u2019s defense attorneys, frequently appearing in television interviews to advocate for him during his legal battles. She later joined the White House as a counselor to the president before Trump tapped her to serve as New Jersey\u2019s top federal prosecutor. In addition to her extensive experience as a Trump spokesperson and polished on-camera presence, her selection would mirror Trump\u2019s first-term decision to appoint attorney Kayleigh McEnany as press secretary. McEnany, who joined Fox News after Trump left office following his loss to Joe Biden, earned praise from many conservatives for her forceful defense of the president and her ability to communicate the administration\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n

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Boyle, meanwhile, is viewed as a leading contender among Trump allies, who point to the Breitbart Washington bureau chief\u2019s years of experience, aggressive reporting style, and prominent role within conservative media circles. Karoline Leavitt walked away to be with her kids\u2026 and the race to replace her started before the ink was dry. Hours after she announced she was stepping down, the betting markets already locked in their favorites: Anna Kelly and Alina Habba are now sitting at the top of the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/1SydH5w9Pe \u2013 Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Other Candidates in Consideration<\/h2>\n

Other potential candidates include White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, a longtime Trump adviser and spokesman recognized for his aggressive defense of the president, and Taylor Rogers, a senior communications official who previously served on Trump\u2019s campaign. Assistant Press Secretary Liz Huston and longtime Trump aide Margo Martin, one of the president\u2019s closest communications advisers, have also been mentioned as possible candidates for the role. Katie Miller and Kari Lake are also viewed as notable contenders.<\/p>\n

Miller, the wife of Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, has extensive experience in Republican political communications, having served in the first Trump administration and remained an outspoken advocate for the president\u2019s agenda. Lake, a former television news anchor, brings decades of broadcasting experience and has developed a close political relationship with Trump. She most recently served in a senior position at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, further expanding her experience in public communications.<\/p>\n

Leavitt\u2019s Farewell Message<\/h2>\n

Leavitt wrote a lengthy farewell on the X platform. \u201cServing as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime,\u201d she began. \u201cI am incredibly grateful to President Trump for granting me so many extraordinary opportunities, such as working in the West Wing and spending countless hours in the Oval Office, flying around the world and meeting foreign leaders, and traveling across our beautiful country and meeting Americans from all walks of life,\u201d she said. \u201cMost of all, I am thankful to the President for entrusting me with the distinct privilege of speaking on his behalf at the White House podium,\u201d Leavitt added. \u201cI have spoken with great pride about the many historic accomplishments of this Administration, and I have relished holding the liberal media accountable and ensuring the American people hear the truth about President Trump\u2019s successes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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