First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low
Summary
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House press secretary to spend more time with her family. President Donald Trump announced her departure amid low approval ratings and ongoing challenges like rising prices and a war with Iran.Key Facts
- Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary at age 27 in January 2025.
- She is stepping down to focus on being a mother to her two young children.
- Leavitt will continue to advise President Trump from outside the White House.
- President Trump’s approval ratings are at a historic low due to economic issues and the war with Iran.
- Leavitt was the first pregnant White House press secretary and faced criticism for some of her statements.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is experiencing a mental health crisis among its crew during a long deployment linked to the Iran war.
- Greenland authorities have stopped a Trump-connected US oil company from drilling in the Arctic due to missing permissions.
- An army Apache helicopter crashed in Texas, resulting in two deaths.
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