Washington, Aug. 12 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to spend more time with her young children and family.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Leavitt as one of his "most trusted aides" and said he understood and respected her decision.

"Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect!" Trump said.

Trump added that Leavitt would continue to serve as one of his top outside advisors and remain an inf...