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Karoline Leavitt: “The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be…”

On the recordAugust 12, 2026
The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary — and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life.
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Karoline Leavitt
Republican · New Hampshire

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