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Jan 31, 2026

Karoline Leavitt Stepping Away From Press Briefing Duties - Her Replacement Shocks DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 21, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to begin maternity leave in the coming days ahead of the birth of her second child, a baby girl. Administration officials have confirmed that there will be no single interim replacement. Instead, press briefing responsibilities will be distributed among a rotating group of senior officials.

The arrangement is intended to maintain continuity in communications while Leavitt is away. Officials have indicated that Vice President JD Vance, various Cabinet members, and potentially President Donald Trump himself could take turns at the podium, depending on availability and the topics at hand.

 

 

 

 

This approach differs from the traditional model of designating one individual as acting press secretary. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung will continue to oversee the overall press operation alongside Leavitt’s existing team during her absence.

The current press team includes several senior staff members responsible for daily messaging, media coordination, and outreach. No fixed schedule for briefings has been announced, with assignments expected to be made based on subject matter expertise and schedules.

 

 

 

 

Leavitt joined the administration at the start of the second Trump term and has been a prominent face of the White House communications effort. Officials have not provided a specific timeline for her return following maternity leave.

The decision reflects a flexible structure designed to accommodate the personal milestone while ensuring the administration’s messaging priorities continue without interruption. The White House has not commented on how long the shared briefing model will remain in place.

 

THEY GOT HIM: Suspect Arrested for Heinous Attack on Trump

THEY GOT HIM: Suspect Arrested for Heinous Attack on Trump

NEWARK, N.J. — Law and Order has officially returned to the Garden State. In a lightning-fast operation, federal agents have apprehended the dangerous radical who targeted the Newark office of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday that the suspect, identified as Keith Michael Lisa (51), is now in custody and facing the full weight of the American justice system.


This swift arrest, executed less than 48 hours after charges were filed, sends an unmistakable message to the radical left: The days of intimidating, threatening, or attacking federal officers are over. Under the Trump administration, the rule of law is absolute and unyielding.


THE ATTACK: A DESPERATE ACT OF RADICAL VIOLENCE

The FBI identifies Lisa as a California native with deep ties to the New York and North Jersey area. According to federal reports, the suspect’s attempt to terrorize the U.S. Attorney’s office began with a brazen assault:

  • The Weapon: Lisa entered the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building on November 12 armed with a baseball bat.

  • The Damage: After being denied entry and discarding the weapon, Lisa managed to infiltrate the building, making his way to the U.S. Attorney’s suite where he caused "visible damage" to government property before fleeing the scene.


BONDI AND PATEL: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR INTIMIDATION

Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have made it clear that this administration will not tolerate the "trend" of politically motivated threats.

“No one will get away with threatening or intimidating our great U.S. Attorneys or destroying their offices,” Bondi declared. “Justice has been served swiftly.”

Director Patel praised the "coordinated federal law enforcement" effort involving the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and Homeland Security Investigations. He noted that attacks on U.S. Attorneys are "attacks on the rule of law," and the Department will respond with overwhelming force every time a public servant is targeted by "radical lunatics."


HABBA REMAINS DEFIANT: "WE GOT HIM"

U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, who oversees a massive district of 155 federal prosecutors, remained undeterred by the assault. In a statement following the arrest, she thanked her law enforcement partners and vowed to continue her mission of cleaning up New Jersey.

“We got him,” Habba wrote. “This Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi and our federal partners will not tolerate any acts of intimidation or violence toward law enforcement. Now justice will handle him.”


SECURING THE FRONTLINE OF JUSTICE

Since President Trump’s return to office, the Justice Department has faced a surge in threats from radical elements desperate to stop the administration’s progress. In response, the White House has moved to expand security measures at federal buildings nationwide, ensuring that every judge, prosecutor, and agent has the protection they need to do their jobs.

The arrest of Keith Michael Lisa serves as a definitive warning to those who think they can use violence to influence the American legal system. Whether you are a lone-wolf radical or part of a larger network, the Trump-Bondi-Patel team will find you, arrest you, and prosecute you to the furthest extent of the law.

The era of American weakness and two-tiered justice is dead. Real Law and Order is back, and the America First mandate is stronger than ever.


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