Trump Spokeswoman Announces Maternity Leave, No Stand-In ...
Combative White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Friday she will be going on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child but...
www.ndtv.comHere’s the latest I can confirm:
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Karoline Leavitt announced she would go on maternity leave around April 24, 2026, with her second child due soon. She later returned to work on April 27, 2026, amid a busy news week, suggesting the White House had not officially named a permanent stand-in for her role at that time.[1][2]
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Reports indicate no official replacement had been named as of late April 2026, and some coverage mentioned possible interim arrangements or briefings handled by other officials when needed.[2][5]
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Coverage around this period also highlighted her public posts documenting the pregnancy and the decision to take leave, along with statements that she’d return soon, though timelines varied across outlets.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline with dates and key statements, or pull more sources to cross-check the current status of a stand-in or interim press secretary for upcoming briefings.