Karoline Leavitt Resigning as White House Press Secretary by August

Karoline Leavitt will resign as White House press secretary by the end of August, according to President Donald Trump. Leavitt, aged 28, has been in the role since January 2025 and intends to spend more time with her two young children. Trump stated she will become one of his top outside advisors to support the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in November. This change in administration roles could influence Republican strategies as they prepare for the elections, impacting political markets.