White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has returned to the briefing room after taking maternity leave. Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child in April, resumed her duties with a full briefing to reporters.

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Leavitt’s first question came from an independent journalist, who asked her to share her secret to balancing work and family life as a mother of two young children. Leavitt replied, ‘I don’t think there is a secret. You just have to show up every day and keep going.’ She also thanked her husband for his support, saying he is ‘home with our babies right now.’

Leavitt has been a prominent figure in the White House, known for her loyalty to President Donald Trump and her effectiveness in communicating his policies. She has also been open about her personal life, sharing photos and updates about her family on social media.

During her maternity leave, other officials filled in for Leavitt at the briefing room podium, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Leavitt’s return marks a return to normalcy for the White House press briefings, which had become less frequent during her absence.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.