Day 4 · White House Staff Turnover

Trump Aides Fear Karoline Leavitt Exit

Leaked reports sparked partisan debate over Karoline Leavitt’s future as press secretary.

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Updated Aug 15, 7:28pm ET

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt plans to resign by the end of the month, removing one of the few aides described as able to both manage President Donald Trump and push back on him. Her departure makes her the fifth high-profile female staffer in Trump’s White House to leave abruptly. The move comes alongside the exits of White House counsel David Warrington and deputy national security adviser Andy Baker, an ally of Vice President JD Vance. Officials are now weighing how to reorganize the communications operation after Leavitt’s exit.

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Trump runs his administration in a mean, domineering way that makes officials want to leave. His treatment of staff, especially young women, reflects a desire for people he can intimidate and control.

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