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Leavitt returns from maternity leave, highlights economy, Trump accounts and border

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt opened her first briefing after maternity leave by focusing on the economy, Trump-related accounts and border security.

Published Jul 16, 2026, 5:23 PM EDT | WFMZZ

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing back from maternity leave, opening with remarks centered on the U.S. economy, Trump-related accounts and border security. Her initial comments set the agenda for the briefing around those three key issues.