Washington: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump announced, marking the departure of one of his most trusted advisers ahead of November's midterm elections.

According to France24.com, Leavitt will transition to an outside communications adviser and party operative role, focusing on shaping the future contours of Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement. In her social media statement, Leavitt, 28, expressed her desire to spend more time with her young children. She recently gave birth to her second child and returned from maternity leave.

President Trump praised Leavitt's contributions, stating, "Karoline has been a real leader in the White House and has done a phenomenal job fighting for Justice, Liberty, and Freedom, since 2018, including our Historic Re-Election Campaign of 2024," and described her as "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office."

Leavitt, who was the youngest person appointed as White House press secretary, called her tenure "the honour and adventure of a lifetime." She initially joined Trump's 2024 campaign and served as a transition spokeswoman before being selected for her current role.

Harrison Fields, Trump's former principal deputy press secretary, highlighted her unique capabilities, stating, "Few could or will ever compare to Karoline." He noted her adeptness at navigating media relations, which played effectively to President Trump's audience.

During her tenure, Leavitt, alongside White House communications director Steven Cheung, redefined the administration's approach to media relations. The Trump administration began selecting which journalists could access the president, moving away from the system managed by the White House Correspondents Association.

The administration also innovated by introducing a "new media" seat in the briefing room, prioritizing podcasts, newsletters, and emerging digital outlets. This move received mixed reactions, with some praising it as acknowledging the evolving media landscape, while others criticized it as a potential tool for rewarding favorable coverage.

Leavitt's departure coincides with reports from the Washington Post about President Trump's use of a plane carrying cabinet officials, staff, and journalists as a decoy during a NATO summit in Turkey. The Secret Service reportedly moved the president discreetly due to an Iranian assassination threat, a significant deviation from traditional protocols.