Karoline Leavitt Reveals Why She Left Trump White House Role

Karoline Leavitt, former White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump, has publicly addressed why she stepped down from her demanding role in August. Posting on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, Leavitt highlighted the intense work schedule and the importance of spending time with her children as central reasons for her departure.

Leavitt’s Instagram Response Sparks Insight

Leavitt responded to a follower’s question on her Instagram story asking, “If you are going to be working why did you leave the press sec position?” Accompanied by a smiling selfie, she wrote, “As press sec I was working in the office 60+ hours a week, traveling the world and always on call, 24/7. Now I am home with my kids every day and doing some TV hits. These things are not the same, ma’am.” This statement shed light on the demanding nature of her White House job and her shift in priorities after leaving.

High-Pressure Role and Maternity Leave Challenges

Leavitt’s decision to leave the White House was reportedly influenced by the strenuous environment of the job combined with family obligations. After giving birth to her daughter Vivian on May 1, she took nearly three months of maternity leave. During this time, President Trump often contacted her, pressing her to return to work. She returned in July but announced her final departure on August 12, less than a month later.

A White House insider noted, “She had been strongly weighing whether to quit during maternity leave, as the president would contact her often and repeatedly ask when she was coming back.” A source close to Leavitt added, “It was a very stressful job to do with her children. She never got any sleep, and she didn’t want her performance to slip either. The president did everything he could to keep her.”

Life After the White House

Since stepping down, 29-year-old Leavitt has appeared frequently on cable news and podcasts as a political commentator. She has also announced plans to join MAGA Inc, the Trump super PAC, as part of her ongoing involvement with the former administration’s network.

Leavitt has two children: her son Niko, age 2, and daughter Vivian, born on May 1. Despite the pressure of the press secretary role, she has embraced a schedule that allows her to balance family life with media appearances.

Trump’s Search for a Replacement

It took President Trump nearly two months after Leavitt’s departure to select a new press secretary. On October 9, Katie Zacharia, a 41-year-old right-wing commentator, was named as Leavitt’s successor. Zacharia’s appointment has already sparked controversy, reportedly angering Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles and raising questions about Zacharia’s legal credentials.

Karoline Leavitt’s candid remarks provide a rare glimpse into the intense demands placed on White House staffers and illustrate the difficult balance between public service and family life.