WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt plans to depart her position at the end of the month to spend more time with her family.

“Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect!” Trump said in an Aug. 12 post on Truth Social.

Leavitt, 28, the youngest press secretary in White House history, has served in the role for Trump’s entire second term. She recently returned to her position after taking maternity leave following the birth of her second child, a daughter.

“Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections,” Trump said.

Trump did not say who he will name to replace Leavitt.