- Trump administration staff changes and key appointments
- Karoline Leavitt resigned from her role as White House Press Secretary.
Karoline Leavitt's departure from her role as White House Press Secretary has prompted a search for a replacement, with Kayleigh McEnany noted as a previous press secretary.
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Updated Oct 16
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What happened
Karoline Leavitt's departure from her role as White House Press Secretary has prompted a search for a replacement, with Kayleigh McEnany noted as a previous press secretary.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Scaramucci shared details about Leavitt's exit and her potential move to Fox.1 source
Leavitt's exit from her post has triggered a search for a replacement, noting McEnany's previous tenure.1 source
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The entities involved
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Karoline Leavitt
American writer and political aide (born 1997)
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Kayleigh McEnany
American political commentator and writer (born 1988)
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Alina Habba
American attorney (born 1984)
Related events
- Leavitt was previously Trump's press secretary, while Gibbs held a position following Obama's election.
- Political pressure led to media bans involving Karoline Leavitt and the House.
- Donald Trump is seeking a replacement for Karoline Leavitt.
- Contenders for the Press Secretary role, including Anna Kelly, are mentioned in connection with Donald Trump's orbit.
- Karoline Leavitt was appointed President's press secretary and senior political advisor to President Trump on August 16, 2026.