The youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history is resigning.
On August 12, 28-year-old Levtov announced on a social media platform that she has decided to resign due to her responsibilities caring for two young children. Trump has invited her to continue serving as an "external senior advisor." "Serving as White House press secretary over the past year and a half has been an extraordinary honor and a defining experience of my life," she said.
From serving as a deputy press secretary during Trump's first term, to being a frontline campaign spokesperson for the 2024 election, and then officially taking over as White House press secretary in January 2025, Levitt has been Trump’s absolute confidant—advancing from the campaign trail straight into the heart of the White House. Over the past year and a half, she has consistently defended Trump at press briefings, never wavering even when her statements sparked widespread public controversy. She has served as Trump’s sharpest and most direct “megaphone” to the outside world.
Externally, it appears she is stepping down for personal reasons—caring for her two young children—but many speculate this move is actually a strategic step orchestrated by Trump, allowing her to break free from the constraints of the White House bureaucracy and position herself for the upcoming midterm elections.
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