Karoline Leavitt hugs Trump after president heckled at South Carolina rally

Trump said Karoline has been a real leader in the White House and has done a phenomenal job ⁠fighting for Justice

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Published August 22, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hugged Donald Trump during the president’s South Carolina rally backing Darline Graham.

Sharing pictures with the president on Instagram, she wrote, The best boss and President.”

Meanwhile, hecklers interrupted President Donald Trump campaigning on Friday for political novice Darline Graham in the race for her late brother's Senate seat, a contest that could test the White House's political clout before November's midterm elections.

Last week, Trump said Karline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month.

Leavitt will be an outside communications adviser and party operative shaping the future contours of Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement, she and Trump said in statements.

"Karoline has been a real leader in the White House, and has done a phenomenal job ⁠fighting for Justice, Liberty, and Freedom, since 2018, including our Historic Re-Election Campaign of 2024," Trump said in a social media post, calling Leavitt "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office."

Leavitt called her role at the White House "the honor and adventure of a lifetime."



Abdul Hafeez
Abdul Hafeez is a Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 12 years of experience. He specialises in celebrity news, pop culture trends, and entertainment reports. His work also explores national political narratives, social issues, and human-interest stories, providing insightful commentary for a global audience.
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