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Donald Trump Will Step In to Give Press Briefings While Karoline Leavitt Takes Maternity Leave
Vice President JD Vance and other Cabinet officials will also give updates from behind the podium during Leavitt's leave
Jacob Bryant
Fri, April 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM EDT

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/donald-trump-step-press-briefings-234531600.html

Karoline Leavitt is heading out on maternity leave, and Donald Trump will be stepping in to give some of his own press briefings.

At the end of a press gaggle outside on Friday, Leavitt addressed the fact that she would be heading out on maternity leave shortly, and that the day’s conversation with the press was likely her last for a while. She assured reporters that, since they had access to Trump’s phone, they likely would not need her department much while she was away.

“This will likely be my last gaggle for some time,” Leavitt said. “As you can see, I’m about ready to have a baby any minute, so I’ll see you guys very soon.”

She added: “I know all of you have the president’s phone number personally, so I have no doubt that you will have a shortage of statements and news from this building while I’m gone.”