Trump administration female officials leaving
The gist
Trump asked ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Oct 13, 2026.
Both exits fit a pattern of women leaving top roles.
How it unfolded
- Aug 27, 2026Karoline Leavitt leaves her role as White House press secretary after serving 19 months as the first press secretary of Trump's second administration.
- Oct 13, 2026Katie Zacharia makes her briefing room debut as White House press secretary, succeeding Leavitt.
- Oct 13, 2026The Trump administration asks Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign amid mounting allegations of improper conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.