Inside the race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary during maternity leave

As Karoline Leavitt prepares for maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child, attention has shifted to a practical question inside Washington: who will temporarily step into one of the administration’s most visible communication roles.

Leavitt, 28, confirmed she is expecting a baby girl with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, and is expected to return to her position after her leave. However, the day-to-day responsibility of leading press briefings—often a central point of public messaging—will require a temporary handover.

Internal candidates within the press office…Continue Reading ⬇️