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Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary?

Karoline Leavitt is resigning as White House press secretary at the end of the month to spend more time with her family, prompting a competitive search within Donald Trump's circle for her replacement. Several individuals are being considered for the prominent role.

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The story so far

  1. Aug 12
    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end — Associated PressTrump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post — BBC News
    +5 more that day
  2. Aug 13
    Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary — Al JazeeraFirst Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low — The Guardian
    +3 more that day
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How outlets cover it

5 outlets
The Guardian
Center-Left · 4 articles
Al Jazeera
State media · Qatar · 3 articles
BBC News
Center · 2 articles
Associated Press
Center · 2 articles
South China Morning Post
Privately owned · Hong Kong · 1 article
Articles by outlet lean
Left-leaning 4 Center 4 Not rated 4

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Main angle of each article AI-classified
Political Strategy
7
Human Interest
3
Human Rights
2
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Open questions and key claims

Who said what AI-extracted · 8 claims

Leavitt has been a real leader in the White House and has done a phenomenal job fighting for Justice, Liberty, and Freedom, since 2018.

Donald Trump
via Al Jazeera · Aug 12

Leavitt described Trump as 'the hardest-working man in politics' with 'wildly popular' policies.

Karoline Leavitt
via The Guardian · Aug 12

Leavitt is departing to spend more time with her young children and family.

President Donald Trump
via South China Morning Post · Aug 12

Leavitt felt she could not be the best mom to her children while serving as Press Secretary.

Karoline Leavitt
via South China Morning Post · Aug 12

New York Attorney General Letitia James called the plan 'outrageous' and warned of consequences for misuse.

Letitia James
via Associated Press · Aug 12

The Department of Homeland Security stated ICE assesses officer needs to safely arrest and remove 'criminal illegal aliens'.

Department of Homeland Security
via Associated Press · Aug 12

The US Department of Homeland Security plans to spend between $10m and $20m on electric-shock gloves for ICE agents by March 2027.

Department of Homeland Security
via Al Jazeera · Aug 12

A user manual states the gloves can deliver a maximum of 380 volts.

user manual
via Al Jazeera · Aug 12
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Who and where

Karoline Leavitt person White House location Immigration and Customs Enforcement organization electric shock gloves topic Republican Party organization
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All coverage

12 articles · newest first

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 5

19:54Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary? The Guardian14:56Who could potentially replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt? BBC News11:38Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live The Guardian10:46First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low The Guardian04:58Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary Al Jazeera

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 7

22:22Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves Al Jazeera21:36Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says The Guardian21:03Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to step down South China Morning Post20:53ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse Associated Press20:05Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary Al Jazeera19:57Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post BBC News19:53White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end Associated Press