White House schedules long-awaited press briefing amid uncertainty over new spokesperson
The White House has added a press briefing to its agenda, but it has not yet named a replacement for former press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
A press briefing is slated to take place after a prolonged period without a formal White House press conference, yet the administration has not disclosed who will succeed former press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt resigned last week to devote time to her family. In the interim, President Donald Trump has maintained regular interactions with reporters through on-site questioning and his Truth Social platform.
Historically, the frequency of briefings has varied across administrations, with the current administration holding fewer formal sessions but more direct presidential exchanges. In February 2025, the White House took over the assignment of pool reporters from the White House Correspondents’ Association. The upcoming briefing marks the first scheduled session since the vacancy arose.
Why it matters
The briefing will signal how the White House plans to manage media relations ahead of upcoming elections.
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