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Karoline Leavitt to resign as White House press secretary, CNBC reports
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Karoline Leavitt to resign as White House press secretary, CNBC reports

CNBC reports that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, citing the recent birth of a second child. The White House did not immediately provide an official confirmation in the material reviewed.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign from her role, according to a report by CNBC published on August 12, 2026. The report said Leavitt, who is described by CNBC as the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, gave birth in May and expects to transition away from the post as part of that timing.

The CNBC report said Leavitt delivered a girl in May and that it was her second child. It also framed her planned departure as tied to her family’s new circumstances rather than a policy dispute or change in administration priorities.

The White House had not been included in the materials reviewed as issuing a contemporaneous statement confirming the resignation or announcing an immediate successor. As a result, the specific date of transition, who would take over day-to-day press duties, and how long Leavitt will remain in place have not been established in the record reviewed here.

The press secretary role involves routine administration communications with reporters, including conducting briefings, responding to inquiries, and coordinating official messaging. Any personnel change can affect the timing and mechanics of daily press operations even if policy announcements continue on schedule.

Leavitt’s tenure has been marked by frequent on-camera engagement during White House briefings, where the press secretary serves as a key point of contact between the administration and the news media. The practical impact of a resignation depends on whether the White House names an interim press secretary and how quickly briefing coverage is reassigned.

CNBC did not identify a replacement in the information provided in the source packet reviewed for this story. For now, the primary fact is that Leavitt is reported to be departing, with additional details expected to come from an official White House announcement or further reporting. A confirmation of the resignation and successor is likely to clarify the exact transition timeline.

Why It Matters

  • A press secretary resignation can alter the administration’s day-to-day communications with reporters and briefing operations.
  • If the White House names an interim press secretary, it can change who is authorized to speak on background and respond to inquiries during briefings.
  • The timing of the transition matters for coordination of statements on active federal issues and scheduled events.
  • Without an official confirmation in the reviewed record, the exact scope of Leavitt’s remaining responsibilities and the start date of a successor role remain unclear.

Sources

Key Facts

  • CNBC reported on August 12, 2026, that Karoline Leavitt plans to resign as White House press secretary.
  • CNBC said Leavitt gave birth in May to a girl and that it was her second child.
  • The materials reviewed did not include an immediate official White House confirmation of the resignation.
  • A successor and exact transition date were not established in the information provided for this story.