Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday evening that she will take a position with President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC, marking her next move after leaving the administration at the end of August. She shared the news with reporters aboard Air Force One, just over a week after revealing her departure to spend more time with family.
Leavitt did not specify her exact title at the PAC, which is reportedly sitting on more than $350 million in campaign funds ahead of November's midterms. She previously served as a spokesperson for the same organization before joining Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
"You guys will still see me all the time," Leavitt told reporters, suggesting her public presence will continue even after her official White House duties end. The Friday flight to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a rally with Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) marked her last official event as press secretary.
Following her resignation announcement, Trump said Leavitt would remain one of his "top advisers" and an "influential voice within the Republican Party." In her own statement, Leavitt emphasized that her "fight" against Democrats would not conclude with her departure.
The White House has not yet named a permanent replacement for Leavitt, who returned from maternity leave in mid-July before deciding to step down. Trump addressed the speculation, noting the flood of interest in the role. "I will tell you this, and Karoline will tell you this, I have never seen so many job applications in my life," he said Friday.
Among the reported contenders are CNN commentator Scott Jennings and Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. The president has indicated the selection process is ongoing and that he has multiple qualified options.
Leavitt confirmed she will join Trump on the campaign trail for the midterms, including at September's GOP convention in Dallas, even though her press secretary role has concluded. Her move to MAGA Inc. aligns with the super PAC's aggressive spending plans, as Trump has vowed to deploy its substantial war chest to support Republican candidates.
The announcement comes as Trump continues to rally for allies like Graham in South Carolina, part of a broader push to consolidate GOP support ahead of the elections. Leavitt's transition from the White House to the political arm underscores the revolving door between administration and campaign operations, a pattern familiar in Trump's orbit.
Her departure leaves a vacancy in a high-profile communications role, with the White House yet to signal a timeline for naming her successor. Meanwhile, Leavitt's new role at MAGA Inc. is expected to keep her at the center of Republican messaging efforts.
