A major White House exit is renewing attention on this influential job

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s planned departure from the administration later this month has renewed attention on one of the most visible and politically demanding positions in Washington, Fox News reported. President Donald Trump announced that Leavitt will transition from her role at the White House to serve as an outside adviser ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle, ending a tenure that placed her at the center of the administration’s daily interactions with reporters and the public, according to AL.com.