press secretary
noun
: a person officially in charge of press relations for a usually prominent public figure
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the White House press secretary
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On Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Lebanon is not covered under the current ceasefire framework, a distinction that underscores the risk of a parallel escalation on Israel’s northern front.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions from reporters as the US and Iran’s fragile ceasefire is being tested today.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
During an April 8 news conference, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Lebanon was not covered by the ceasefire.
—Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to NBC News that tonight's deadline for Iran remains in place.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions from reporters as the US and Iran’s fragile ceasefire is being tested today.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
During an April 8 news conference, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Lebanon was not covered by the ceasefire.
—Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to NBC News that tonight's deadline for Iran remains in place.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Press secretary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20secretary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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