Karoline Leavitt debuts new job at Trump's embarrassing midterms event

Karoline Leavitt debuts new job at Trump's embarrassing midterms event Karoline Leavitt stepped down from her role as Donald Trump's press secretary at the end of August to focus on being a mother. View 3 Images Leavitt left the Trump administration in August (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Karoline Leavitt, who resigned as President Donald Trump's press secretary last month, is debuting a new gig in Dallas. ‌ On Wednesday, Leavitt is set to be a speaker at the 2026 Republican National convention, along with Trump, Vice President JD Vance Attorney General Todd Blanche and other figures from the Trump administration. The RNC comes just weeks after she stepped down as press secretary, citing that she wants to spend more time with her family. The 28-year-old recently welcomed a second child with her husband earlier this year. Article continues below Karoline Leavitt's true colors after White House job exit as she shares new family pic READ MORE : The national gathering Republicans also sets the stage for critical midterm elections in November, as the GOP attempts to cling onto its majorities in Congress. Growing GOP holdouts for RNC But enthusiasm appears low. According to POLITICO, more than 70 Republican candidates and congressmembers the publication surveyed indicated that most of them do not plan on attending the even or are still weighing whether they will. More than 40 said there is a variety of reasons they're skipping out on the midterm convention, they first put on by a major party in 40 years. ‌ View 3 Images Leavitt is set to speak along Trump administration officials in Dallas (Image: Getty Images) Some cited prior obligations, like fundraisers or events in their districts that were planned. Others had personal conflicts, like weddings and family events and others weren't happy about the five-figure-minimum fees that GOP officials want lawmakers to pay up for. Candidates in close races are also hesitant to attend an event that will have Trump, who has been hemorrhaging support across the country all year, as the keynote speaker. ‌ Trump's unpopularity a sticking point for some Republicans 'I just felt I'd be more useful in my district,' Rep. Tom Barrett, who is facing a competitive reelection bid to keep his central Michigan seat, told POLITICO. 'I travel a lot for this job and if I can be back home and see my family and do the job back home as well, then that's sort of what I lean toward doing.' Asked if Trump's remarks might lead to problems back home, Barrett said: 'I can't control what the president's going to say at the convention, but I can control where I'm at, what I'm doing.' Other Republicans in key races targeted by Democrats said they weren't committing to attend. View 3 Images Trump's rising unpopularity is a problem for Republicans in tough races (Image: Getty Images) 'I'm going to be in my district,' Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) said when asked about his plans. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) said: 'I'm not sure yet.' Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colorado) isn't planning to go, according to people granted anonymity to describe his decision. And Rep. Nick LaLota (R-New York) said he plans on visiting colleges with his daughter instead. Trump will be the headline speaker of the two-day convention at the American Airlines Center, while Vance is also set to address the gathered Republicans.