Karoline Leavitt, who left her role as White House press secretary on August 27, is reportedly pitching a tell‑all memoir about her time behind the presidential lectern. The 29‑year‑old plans to return to work with MAGA Inc. and pursue additional opportunities, sources say. Leavitt became known for combative briefings defending President Trump; no official successor has been named, though several candidates have been floated.
Karoline Leavitt Reportedly Shopping White House Tell‑All After Leaving Press Secretary Role
Trump’s irreplaceable press secretary Karoline Leavitt shopping her next big move: report
President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is reportedly shopping a tell‑all memoir about her time at the presidential lectern, according to Page Six Hollywood. The 29‑year‑old left the White House on August 27 and is said to be already pitching a book to publishers, unnamed sources told the outlet.
President Donald Trump's former press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been shopping her next big move — a tell-all book about her time in the White House — according to a new report (Getty Images)
Leavitt rose to national attention as one of the administration's most combative briefers, frequently defending the president's agenda on topics ranging from the Iran conflict to the administration's immigration policies. Before joining the White House press team, she worked as a spokesperson for the pro‑Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. and on Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Leavitt left her post on August 27, about two weeks after Trump announced her departure, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family (Getty Images)
According to reports, Leavitt plans to return to work with MAGA Inc. and to pursue additional opportunities. A source familiar with her plans told Fox News Digital she will "engage in other opportunities yet to be announced." The Independent has contacted MAGA Inc. seeking comment about her potential book.
It's still unclear who will replace Leavitt as the face of the White House press team, but names such as CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings and White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly have been floated (Getty Images Courtesy of the Rainey Center)
On Truth Social announcing her departure, President Trump wrote: "Karoline has been a real leader in the White House, and has done a phenomenal job fighting for Justice, Liberty, and Freedom." He said Leavitt would continue as one of his top outside advisers.
On a recent episode of Sean Hannity's podcast, "Hang Out With Sean Hannity," Leavitt acknowledged that there is a "performative aspect to the briefing room," saying reporters sometimes ask questions driven by editorial directives rather than personal initiative.
Leavitt cited a desire to spend more time with her family when she left the post. She and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, have a two‑year‑old son, Niko, and a daughter, Vivi, who is reported to be nearly five months old.
It remains unclear who will replace Leavitt as the public face of the White House press operation. Vice President J.D. Vance filled in for a briefing on September 3 and Attorney General Todd Blanche answered reporters from the Rose Garden on September 15. Names floated for the permanent role include CNN commentator Scott Jennings and Katie Miller, and insiders have suggested Communications Director Steven Cheung or Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly as possible candidates.
For now, Leavitt's reported book search and return to conservative political operations suggest she plans to remain an active voice in pro‑Trump circles even as she steps away from the daily demands of the White House press room.
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