White House Press Secretary Transition: Leavitt Departure, Succession Contenders, and the Briefing Strategy.

The empty wooden podium in the White House Press Briefing Room with blue backdrop and press seating

The White House is preparing for a high-profile communications transition following the announcement that Karoline Leavitt will step down as Press Secretary at the end of August. Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House Press Secretary, stated that her decision is centered on spending time with her two young children after returning from … Read more