ANTHONY ANDERSON JUST WENT AFTER KAROLINE LEAVITT ON LIVE TV. 😳🔥 — AND HIS JOKES ABOUT HER EXIT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE GOT VERY PERSONAL Anthony Anderson wasted no time addressing Karoline Leavitt’s sudden departure as he stepped in to guest-host Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week. The comedian took aim at the White House press secretary during his opening monologue, turning her decision to leave the role into a series of pointed jokes. Leavitt has said the demands of the job made it difficult to balance her responsibilities as a mother of two young children, while President Trump said he understood and respected her decision. But Anderson’s punchlines went far beyond politics — and one particular joke left the audience with absolutely no doubt about where he stood.

Anthony Anderson Target of Late-Night Buzz Following Monologue Jab at Departing Press Secretary

Actor Anthony Anderson brought political humor to the late-night circuit on Wednesday, August 12, taking aim at White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Addressing Leavitt’s announced resignation at the end of the month, the Black-ish star quipped to the audience: “Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of the month. She said she wants to spend more time lying to her family.”

Anderson continued the monologue by poking fun at the household dynamic and demanding nature of serving in the current administration, adding that between her young children, her spouse, and working under President Donald Trump, “it was just too many diapers to change.” He further joked about the White House search for her successor, suggesting humorous resume submission requirements for potential applicants.

The satirical commentary followed formal announcements confirming Leavitt’s upcoming departure. President Trump shared the news on social media, expressing understanding for her decision to prioritize family life while noting that she will transition into a role as a top outside advisor and voice within the party.

Leavitt, who welcomed her second child earlier this year, released a statement explaining her decision, citing the personal challenge of balancing the intense schedule of White House Press Secretary with raising two young children.

Anderson’s appearance behind the desk forms part of Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s annual summer guest-host rotation during Kimmel’s vacation hiatus, following appearances by stars such as Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, and Colman Domingo. Former The View co-host Rosie O’Donnell is scheduled to step into the hosting role the following week.