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Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during National Design Studio's launch event for America.gov, a new AI-powered government website, at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., US, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
A VICIOUS CYCLE

Leavitt Drops Telling Comment About Working for Trump

Juggling two kids and President Donald Trump was one charge too many.

Sarah-Jane Collins

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and her husband Nicholas Riccio pose on the red carpet for the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026.
MIND THE GAP

Karoline Leavitt, 29, Defends Age Gap With Husband, 61

The former White House press secretary made rare remarks on social media about her age-gap relationship.

Julia Ornedo

Newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia speaks during her first press briefing in the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.
COME BACK KAROLINE...

Trump’s New Mouthpiece Given Brutal Verdict by WH Goons

Katie Zacharia’s debut as press secretary lasted all of 14 minutes and 12 seconds.

Will Neal

Incoming White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
ROUGH START

Trump's New Mouthpiece Hit With Brutal Reviews for Big Debut

The new White House press secretary’s first day on the job was marred by scathing reviews.

Julia Ornedo

Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary, and US President Donald Trump's Executive Assistant Natalie Harp stand outside the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon
PICK ME

Leavitt Replacement’s Ploy to Get Trump’s Attention Revealed

Katie Zacharia played the game—and won.

Will Neal

Katie Zacharia
FIRST DAY FAWNING

Trump’s New Press Secretary Runs to Fox for Awkward Debut

The new face of MAGA knows where to go to get her boss’ attention.

Evgenia Anastasakos

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A photo illustration of Karoline Leavitt.
THE ONLY EXCEPTION

Karoline Leavitt Busted as Hypocrite by Taking Fox News Perk

Do as she says—not what she does.

Laura Esposito

New White House Assistant Press Secretary Beni Rae Harmony.
HARMONY IN TUNE

Trump Taps Right-Wing TV Host for White House Press Role

She lost her local TV anchor job after an emotional tribute to Charlie Kirk raised questions about her journalistic objectivity. Now she’ll help sell Trump’s agenda.

Mary Papenfuss

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally with Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei at the Choctaw Event Center on October 01, 2026 in Durant, Oklahoma. President Trump is kicking off a 32-day campaign blitz ahead of the midterm elections. Mazzei is running against Democratic nominee Cyndi Munson.
ABANDON SHIP

White House Exodus Escalates as ‘Trump Flunkie’ Quits

The president’s aides are heading for the exit as the midterms loom.

Will Neal

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026.
📈📈📈

Karoline Leavitt’s Trumpy Investments Exposed

Ethics filing shows Leavitt’s family investments included TMTG and Tesla.

Ewan Palmer

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fixes her hair as she is interviewed by Fox News outside the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
CIRCLING THE DRAIN

Karoline Leavitt’s Attack on Dem Star Instantly Backfires

The former White House press secretary railed against Democratic “360s” on Fox News.

Leigh Kimmins

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