White House Press Secretary Expecting Child, Will Continue Duties

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting a child and will continue serving as the chief spokesperson for President Donald Trump. Multiple sources confirm the pregnancy, which marks a personal milestone for a key figure in the administration.

Leavitt, who serves as the primary spokesperson and regularly briefs the national press corps, announced the news this week [35759][35512]. She will become the first person to serve in the role of White House Press Secretary while pregnant [35723]. The press secretary described the experience of expecting a child as the "closest thing to Heaven on Earth" [35512].

According to announcements, Leavitt will balance her high-profile duties with impending motherhood and plans to continue her work without interruption [35723][35611]. The baby girl is due in May 2026 [35512]. Leavitt and her husband already have a young son [35759].

The White House has not released specific details regarding maternity leave plans for the Press Secretary [35512][35723]. The position involves daily briefings with reporters and explaining administration policy, a duty Leavitt is expected to maintain [35723].