# White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. The 28-year-old has served in the role since president Donald Trump returned to power in January last year. Leavitt has faced frequent criticism for amplifying misinformation and curbing media freedom. Trump says in a post on Truth Social Leavitt will now serve as one of his top outside advisors and an influential voice within the Republican Party as they work to conclusively win the midterm elections.
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary