Karoline Leavitt Resigns Amid Trump Catering Cart Scandal — Reddit Users Are Connecting the Dots

Karoline Leavitt announced she is leaving her role as White House press secretary at the end of August — and Reddit users are already connecting her departure to the catering cart scandal. One forum user joked: "KKKaroline has resigned. I bet she was left on the decoy plane."

Trump announced Leavitt's departure on Truth Social, calling her "one of my most trusted aides" and praising her "phenomenal job" as press secretary. Leavitt described her tenure as "the honour and adventure of a lifetime," adding: "I have relished holding the liberal media accountable and ensuring the American people hear the truth about President Trump's successes."

Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary in US history at age 27 and the first to give birth while serving. But her resignation comes just days after the Washington Post revealed that Trump left staff and press on a decoy plane while he was smuggled off Air Force One in a catering cart.

Reddit users are now speculating: Was Leavitt one of the staff left on the decoy plane? One user wrote: "I bet she was left on the decoy plane. That's why she's resigning." Another commented: "Trump left people who are loyal to him in mortal danger. That's how he treats the people who work with him."

Whether or not Leavitt was actually on the decoy plane, the timing of her resignation has sparked widespread speculation. Some users are also pointing out that Trump reportedly chose three people to take with him — including Natalie Harp, who writes him "love letters" — while leaving others behind.

Leavitt's most memorable moments as press secretary include:

• "I now regret giving a question to The Associated Press" — During a March 2025 briefing, she clashed with AP reporter Josh Boak over tariffs.
• "What a stupid question" — In June 2025, she called a NOTUS reporter's question about protests "stupid."
• Abruptly walking off — In February 2026, she ended a briefing after questions about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's Epstein ties.
• "You're a leftwing hack" — In January 2026, she told a Hill columnist he was a "leftwing hack" and "shouldn't even be sitting in that seat."
• Gulf of America press freedom battle — She defended the administration's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico and barred AP journalists from certain spaces.
• Opening the briefing room to influencers — She introduced a "new media seat" for podcasters and social media influencers.

Leavitt's tenure was also marked by Trump's controversial comments about her appearance. In an August 2026 interview on NewsMax, Trump said: "She's become a star. It's that face. It's that brain. It's those lips, the way they move. They move like she's a machine gun." The comment drew widespread attention, with Reddit users posting parody videos and memes.

Leavitt has advocated for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and described him as the "most transparent and accessible president" in history.

Her departure leaves a vacancy at the White House podium at a time when the administration is facing intense scrutiny over the catering cart scandal, Iranian assassination threats, and multiple security failures.

Reddit's Reaction to Leavitt's Resignation

Reddit users are divided on Leavitt's resignation. Some are celebrating her departure, while others are questioning why she's leaving now. One user wrote: "She resigned because she saw how Trump treats his staff. Good for her."

Others are focusing on the memes. One user posted: "Actual footage of Karoline Leavitt seeing the Vanity Fair photos," referencing a viral parody video.

Leavitt's pregnancy has also been a topic of discussion. She announced she was expecting her second child in December 2025, and gave birth to her daughter Viviana on May 1, 2026. Some Reddit users have made jokes about her pregnancy, while others have defended her.

The speculation over her resignation is likely to continue until she addresses the rumors directly.

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