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A major White House exit is renewing attention on this influential job

Headline from The Oregonian

Karoline Leavitt’s planned departure as White House press secretary is drawing new attention to how presidential communications work, the responsibilities of press secretaries and their influence on modern politics.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    White House may skip naming a permanent Leavitt successor (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump's abrupt announcement that Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House press podium has set off a guessing game over her replacement, but the administration's own recent history suggests there may not be a traditional successor at all.

  2. The Oregonian

    A major White House exit is renewing attention on this influential job (opens The Oregonian)

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    Karoline Leavitt’s planned departure as White House press secretary is drawing new attention to how presidential communications work, the responsibilities of press secretaries and their influence on modern politics.

  3. Breitbart News

    Trump Says Karoline Leavitt Not Replaceable After Announcement of Her Exit: 'Done a Great Job' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump shared that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is not replaceable, days after she announced she would be stepping down from her role at the end of the month.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Inside Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Departure (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Karoline Leavitt’s resignation as White House press secretary may have surprised Washington this week, but according to people familiar with the situation, the decision had been building for months. Leavitt announced Wednesday that she was leaving the Trump administration, ending a high-profile run …

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