Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is Leaving the White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is stepping down at the end of August. President Trump will need to find a replacement, which observers say will be difficult. Several candidates are being considered, including CNN commentator Scott Jennings.
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Part of Karoline Leavitt's maternity leave and exit as White House press secretary
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Karoline Leavitt resigns after Trump kept calling her on maternity leave, sources say
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55 sourcesCould Kentucky commentator Scott Jennings replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump's press secretary?
Could Scott Jennings replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump's press secretary?
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42 sourcesSearch for replacement ensues after Karoline Leavitt’s stunning departure
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8 articlesQuestions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down, Trump Reveals
Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 12White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, Trump announces
- Aug 13Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s press secretary, to depart White House
- Aug 14Who will replace Karoline Leavitt? Top contenders emerge
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