White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt begins her maternity leave.
This is her second child, with her first born in the summer of 2024.
Leavitt, aged 28, is the youngest White House Press Secretary in U.S. history. Her first child, a son, was born in the summer of 2024 (now approximately 1 year and 8 months old). This second child is a daughter, due in early May 2026 (i.e., next week). She publicly announced her pregnancy in December 2025 and thanked the Trump administration for fostering a “family-friendly atmosphere.”
Leavitt emphasized she will return to her position after maternity leave, though the exact duration of her leave has not been disclosed.
Notably, she returned to work just four days after giving birth to her first child; it remains uncertain whether she will maintain this high-efficiency approach this time around.
Acting Mechanism During Leave
During her absence, the White House will not appoint an official acting spokesperson. Instead, press briefings will be rotated among Vice President Vance, cabinet members, and even President Trump himself—a “turn-taking” model that is highly unusual in White House history.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863491278749824/
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