WASHINGTON | August 14, 2026:
Former pastor and writer John Pavlovitz has launched a blistering attack on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt following President Donald Trump’s announcement that she will step down from her post at the end of August.
Pavlovitz, a vocal critic of Trump, accused Leavitt of dishonesty and sharply condemned her role as one of the administration’s most prominent defenders. In a social-media post addressing Leavitt, he questioned her record and made a series of strong allegations about her conduct and political beliefs.
Leavitt’s departure was announced by Trump, who said she wanted to devote more time to her young children and family. The 28-year-old became the youngest person ever to serve as White House press secretary and has been one of Trump’s most combative and loyal public defenders.
Trump praised Leavitt’s performance and said she would not disappear from the political arena. According to the president, she will continue as a top outside adviser and remain an influential voice within the Republican Party and the broader MAGA movement.
Her exit has triggered intense debate over her legacy, with supporters praising her loyalty and aggressive media strategy while critics have accused her of promoting misleading or false claims. Pavlovitz’s latest broadside adds another layer to the controversy surrounding one of the most high-profile departures from Trump’s White House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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