Karoline Leavitt is leaving her White House press secretary role at the end of August. She cited a desire to spend more time with her young family after maternity leave. Anna Kelly, Matthew Boyle, and Sage Steele are potential successors for the position. Leavitt's departure triggers speculation about who will take over the press podium. Trump praised Leavitt and expects her continued advisory role.

Leavitt returned from maternity leave in June following the birth of her second child.

President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend time with her young family.

Leavitt, 28, was the youngest White House press secretary in history when Trump appointed her early during his transition.

US president Donald Trump has announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August to spend more time with her family.