Amid the government shutdown, Karoline Leavitt is keeping busy. The White House press secretary gave her dated style a spicy upgrade at a press conference, and now she's upgrading her office space. Among its enviable features, the biggest flex is that Leavitt's new digs will make it easier for her to chat with Donald Trump. The space formerly belonged to former Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich, who's taking a new job elsewhere. Budowich worked in communications for Trump's administration and was held in high esteem, so that's likely the reason he was given this coveted office in the first place.

As press secretary, Leavitt's in a stressful, very public role, so any mistakes are highly visible. After some speaking missteps in summer 2025, some wondered if a breakup between Leavitt

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