Donald Trump hardly needs anyone else to serve as his mouthpiece.
The most clamorous president in modern history always gets his message out — in a daily riot of online posts, interviews and rancor with reporters.
The departure of a press secretary therefore might seem like a trifle to the messenger in chief. But the exit of Karoline Leavitt, announced Wednesday, represents a significant personal and political loss. The vacuum she’ll leave will emphasize her role as a vital member of the president’s brain trust.
But she is far more than a spokesperson. Leavitt
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