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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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, when asked about challenges to Trump from the Republican Party, said the party will stay together with the president as its leader.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Democrats have expressed fears that this could result in ICE officers surrounding polling stations — a possibility White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did not rule out.
—The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the President’s authority over the guest list when asked about the matter on Tuesday.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Abbott press secretary Andrew Mahaleris said the governor routinely meets with business leaders but any business operating in Texas must follow state laws.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Democrats have expressed fears that this could result in ICE officers surrounding polling stations — a possibility White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did not rule out.
—The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the President’s authority over the guest list when asked about the matter on Tuesday.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Abbott press secretary Andrew Mahaleris said the governor routinely meets with business leaders but any business operating in Texas must follow state laws.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Press secretary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20secretary. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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