PoliticsKaroline Leavitt Gushes Over 'Generous' Donald Trump as She Praises President's 'Huge Heart': 'He's the Best Boss I Have Ever Had’

Karoline Leavitt marked her final day as White House press secretary on Thursday, August 27.
Aug. 27 2026, Published 10:28 a.m. ET
Karoline Leavitt is pouring out praise for Donald Trump on her final day as White House press secretary.
The 28-year-old sat down for an interview on the Thursday, morning, August 27, broadcast of NewsNation’s Morning in America, where she spoke with Markie Martin to reflect on her time serving as the spokesperson for the president of the United States.
Marking her first television appearance since announcing her departure from the White House — and also her final day as press secretary — Leavitt used a majority of her chat to gush over Trump, speaking fondly of the U.S. commander-in-chief and working within his administration.
'He Is the Best Boss I Have Ever Had'

Karoline Leavitt gushed over her boss, Donald Trump, saying, 'He is so fun.'
"He is the best boss I have ever had," Leavitt, who is leaving her position as press secretary to spend more time with her young children. "He is so fun. He has a great sense of humor."
The mom-of-two — who gave birth to her daughter, Viviana, on May 1 — said there are "so many stories" she could share about "traveling around the world" with Trump on Air Force One and Marine One.
Further praising the president, Leavitt continued, "He has a huge heart. He's hospitable. He's generous. And he loves this country and the American people."
'It Has Been the Adventure of a Lifetime to Serve This Job'

Karoline Leavitt had only good things to say about her time working for Donald Trump.
Reflecting on her time as the youngest White House press secretary — and the first to give birth while in the role — Leavitt called it serving as Trump's spokesperson "the honor and blessing of my life."
"I think regardless of Republican or Democrat, everyone in this country can agree there will never be another political figure or president like President Donald J. Trump," Leavitt claimed. "And it has just been the adventure of a lifetime to serve in this job."
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Karoline Leavitt Calls White House Exit a 'Surreal Feeling'

Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary to spend more time with her kids.
Still, Leavitt said it's a "very surreal feeling" to be departing from her position.
"Today will be my last day on the job as White House press secretary. I've been here for the past 20 months. And then, of course, prior to that serving as President Trump's spokesperson on his historic reelection campaign," she explained.
Touting Trump even more, Leavitt added: "He has accomplished so much, and I very much look forward to returning home and spending a lot more time with my kids, but continuing to serve as an outside advisor to the president and cheering him on every step of the way over the course of the next two years here in Washington."
Karoline Leavitt Stepped Down to Spend More Time With Her Kids

Karoline Leavitt, 28, shares two kids with her husband Nicholas Riccio, 60.
Leavitt announced her decision to step down as White House press secretary earlier this month, revealing it was a tough choice but a necessary one in order to be a present mother to her and her much-older husband Nicholas Riccio's children.
In addition to their newborn daughter, Vivi, Leavitt and Riccio, 60, also share a son, Niko, 2.


