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Karoline Leavitt leaving White House press secretary role
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jon Decker , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This announcement was made by President Donald Trump on social media.
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House Press Secretary at the end of the month. This announcement was made by President Donald Trump on social media. Leavitt's decision is reportedly to spend more time with her family.
She has been described as one of the president's most trusted aides. Further details about Leavitt's departure and future role are available from the source, including her past experience in the White House Press Office and her statement about serving as press secretary being an honor and adventure of a lifetime.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House Press Secretary at the end of the month. This announcement was made by President Donald Trump on social media. Leavitt's decision is reportedly to…
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