President Donald Trump has not yet named a permanent successor to Karoline Leavitt, who concluded her service as White House Press Secretary on August 27, 2026. The president has indicated he developed a short list of candidates over the preceding weekend but stated on September 14 that cabinet secretaries and senior officials would continue handling press briefings on a rotating basis for the near term. This approach follows Leavitt’s departure, which she attributed to family priorities after the birth of her second child. With the November 2026 midterm elections approaching, the timing of any announcement could influence the administration’s messaging strategy and media relations during a period of shifting polling trends. No specific confirmation hearing or procedural requirements apply to the position.