Trump news live: Karoline Leavitt to hold first briefing after maternity leave before president’s address on election fraud
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will return to the briefing room Thursday afternoon for her first appearance since taking maternity leave, hours before President Donald Trump is expected to deliver an address on election security.
- Leavitt, who gave birth to her daughter in May, is scheduled to brief reporters at 1 p.m.
- During her absence, a rotating cast of administration officials filled in, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose turn at the podium fueled fresh speculation about his 2028 ambitions.
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- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will return to the briefing room Thursday afternoon for her first appearance since taking maternity leave, hours before President Donald Trump is expected to deliver an address on election security.
- Leavitt, who gave birth to her daughter in May, is scheduled to brief reporters at 1 p.m.
- During her absence, a rotating cast of administration officials filled in, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose turn at the podium fueled fresh speculation about his 2028 ambitions.
Sources: The Independent