Karoline Leavitt confirms her next job after stepping down as White House press secretary

Karoline Leavitt may be leaving the White House, but she is not disappearing from President Donald Trump's political orbit just yet.

The 28-year-old press secretary has revealed she will return to Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., after stepping down from her White House role at the end of August.

Leavitt made the announcement Friday while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, saying she will work for the group again after previously serving as one of its spokespersons.

She did not say what her new title will be.

The news comes just days after Leavitt's White House departure was announced, with the next person to take over the high-profile press secretary job still unconfirmed.

The BBC has reported that several names are being discussed, including deputy press secretary Anna Kelly, communications director Steven Cheung, conservative podcaster Katie Miller and former sportscaster Sage Steele.

Karoline Leavitt became the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary when she joined Trump's second administration. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Why is Karoline Leavitt leaving the White House?

Leavitt announced on August 12 that she would leave her post after about 18 months in the job, following the birth of her second child in May.

Trump said on Truth Social that she was stepping down to 'spend more time with her beautiful young children and family', while also describing her as one of his most trusted aides.

Leavitt later explained her own decision, saying she 'felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve' while giving the press secretary job the constant attention it requires.

She returned from maternity leave on July 16, less than two months after giving birth.

Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday, Leavitt said she would miss the role, but added: 'I love my kids even more.'

She also confirmed that her family plans to remain in Washington for a while, telling reporters: 'You guys will still see me all the time'.

Her final trip as press secretary was Friday's flight to South Carolina for a rally supporting Sen. Darline Graham.

However, Leavitt said she will return aboard Air Force One for the Republican National Committee's midterm convention on September 9 and 10.

Stephen Cheung has been named as a possible successor to Karoline Leavitt. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary?

The White House has not yet announced Leavitt's successor, with the BBC reporting that no final decision had been made as of August 13.

Anna Kelly, who currently serves as deputy press secretary, is among the names being discussed.

She previously worked as national press secretary for the Republican National Committee and has represented the White House in the media.

Steven Cheung, Trump's communications director and a longtime adviser, is another potential option. Katie Miller, a former press secretary to Vice President Mike Pence who now hosts a conservative podcast, has also been linked to the role.

Sage Steele, the former ESPN anchor who campaigned for Trump during the 2024 election, is another name that has been reported as a possibility.

Leavitt's return to MAGA Inc. also brings her career back to a familiar place.

Before joining Trump's 2024 campaign, she worked as a spokesperson for the super PAC.

She previously served as an assistant White House press secretary during Trump's first term and later became communications director for Rep. Elise Stefanik. She ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022, losing to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, before joining MAGA Inc.

Trump has said Leavitt will remain one of his top outside advisers and an influential voice within the Republican Party as the midterm elections approach.

UNILAD has approached MAGA inc for comment.