Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as White House press secretary, sources say

Updated on: August 26, 2026 / 11:08 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as White House press secretary, sources say

TL;DR

  • President Trump has not settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday.
  • Press briefing responsibilities will rotate among top administration officials for now.
  • White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is reviewing potential replacements, with no clear front-runner yet.
  • Karoline Leavitt will return to MAGA Inc., Trump's super PAC, as a top outside adviser.
  • Leavitt's team will remain in place and report to Communications Director Steven Cheung.