白宮新聞秘書李維特宣布辭職

28歲創下最年輕紀錄　月底卸任、轉任川普外部顧問

【華盛頓訊】美國白宮再傳重要人事變動。白宮新聞秘書卡羅琳・李維特（Karoline Leavitt）宣布辭去現職，將於今年8月底正式離開白宮。李維特表示，做出這項決定主要是希望把更多時間與精力留給兩名年幼的孩子及家庭。美國總統川普已公開表示理解並尊重她的決定。(Reuters⁠)

現年28歲的李維特，是美國歷史上最年輕的白宮新聞秘書。她在2025年川普第二任期開始時就任，在短短一年多時間裡迅速成為川普政府最受矚目的發言人之一。她經常站在白宮新聞簡報室講台上，直接面對國內外媒體，就政府政策以及重大政治議題為川普政府辯護。(AP News⁠)

李維特今年5月生下第二個孩子，最近才結束產假返回工作崗位。她在說明離職原因時表示，白宮新聞秘書是一項需要投入大量時間、精力與注意力的工作，而她逐漸感到難以同時做到全心投入工作以及成為自己希望成為的母親，因此最終做出了這個「苦樂參半」的決定。(ABC News⁠)

川普在宣布這項消息時高度肯定李維特的工作表現，並表示她離開白宮後，不會完全退出政治舞台，而將繼續擔任他的高階外部顧問，也將在共和黨及即將到來的期中選舉中繼續扮演重要角色。(Reuters⁠)

改變白宮與媒體互動模式

李維特任內另一個受到關注的特色，是重新調整白宮與新聞媒體之間的關係。除了傳統電視、報紙及通訊社之外，白宮也進一步擴大對Podcast主持人、網路媒體、自媒體及其他新興數位平台的接觸，使白宮新聞傳播方式出現新的變化。支持者認為，這使更多不同類型的媒體有機會接近白宮；批評者則認為，政府與傳統新聞媒體之間的關係因此變得更加緊張。(Reuters⁠)

從川普2024年競選總統期間擔任競選團隊發言人，到進入白宮擔任新聞秘書，李維特一直是川普身邊重要的新聞與傳播幕僚。她年輕、反應迅速、具有強烈的政治風格，也因此迅速成為全美知名的政治人物。

接班人選受到關注

李維特即將離任，也使下一任白宮新聞秘書人選成為華盛頓政壇關注焦點。截至目前，川普尚未正式宣布接任人選，而白宮內部可能的接班人已開始受到媒體討論。(The Guardian⁠)

在美國期中選舉逐漸升溫之際，白宮新聞秘書不僅是政府對外發言的重要窗口，更肩負著每天回應國內外重大議題以及塑造政府政策形象的責任。因此，誰將接掌這個高度曝光、同時承受巨大政治壓力的位置，將成為川普政府下一階段的重要人事安排。

李維特的離開，不只是一次白宮幕僚更替，也象徵川普第二任期的新聞傳播團隊即將進入新的階段。從白宮講台退下之後，她是否會在共和黨、媒體或未來選舉政治中扮演更重要的角色，同樣值得持續觀察。

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Resignation

Youngest Press Secretary in U.S. History to Step Down at End of August and Continue as Outside Trump Adviser

WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing for a significant personnel change as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will step down from her position at the end of August. Leavitt said her decision was driven largely by a desire to devote more time and attention to her family and two young children. President Donald Trump has publicly expressed his understanding and support for her decision.

At 28, Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary in American history. She took office at the beginning of Trump’s second term in 2025 and quickly became one of the administration’s most visible public representatives. From the White House briefing room, she regularly addressed domestic and international media, defending administration policies and responding to some of the nation’s most closely watched political issues.

Leavitt gave birth to her second child earlier this year and recently returned to work following maternity leave. In explaining her departure, she acknowledged the extraordinary demands of serving as White House press secretary and the difficulty of balancing such a high-pressure position with her responsibilities as a mother.

Although she is leaving her official White House role, Leavitt is not expected to disappear from the political scene. Trump has indicated that she will continue working with him as a senior outside adviser and could remain active in Republican political efforts as the country approaches the midterm elections.

Changing the White House Media Strategy

One of the defining features of Leavitt’s tenure has been the administration’s changing relationship with the media.

In addition to traditional television networks, newspapers, and news agencies, the White House under Leavitt expanded access to podcasters, online news organizations, independent digital outlets, and other emerging media platforms.

Supporters said the approach gave a wider range of voices access to the White House and reflected dramatic changes in how Americans receive news. Critics, however, argued that relations between the administration and some traditional news organizations became increasingly confrontational.

From her role as a spokesperson during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign to her service behind the White House podium, Leavitt emerged as an important member of Trump’s communications team. Her youth, rapid responses, and forceful political style helped make her a nationally recognized political figure.

Attention Turns to Her Successor

Leavitt’s departure immediately raises another important question in Washington: Who will become the next White House press secretary?

As of now, the administration has not formally announced her successor, and speculation is growing over who will take over one of the most visible and demanding positions in the White House.

With the midterm election season intensifying, the press secretary serves not only as the administration’s principal public spokesperson but also as a key figure in explaining government policy, responding to national and international developments, and shaping the White House’s daily message.

Leavitt’s departure therefore represents more than a routine personnel change. It marks the beginning of a new phase for the communications operation of Trump’s second-term administration.

As she steps away from the White House briefing podium, attention will now turn both to her successor and to Leavitt’s own next chapter — including the role she may continue to play in Republican politics, media, and future election campaigns.