White House press secretary post remains vacant as aides lobby against Scott Jennings
Nearly a month after Karoline Leavitt departed on August 27, the press secretary job remains unfilled. Some senior aides prefer an internal candidate and have tried to steer Trump away from outside pick Scott Jennings, an early favorite.
Why it mattersThe prolonged vacancy leaves one of the administration's most visible roles empty as aides seek to influence who delivers the White House's message.
How we got here
- The press secretary job remained vacant after Leavitt's exit, with little sign of urgency to fill it. Now
What's likely next
- Trump announcing his next press secretaryLong shot2%
- Trump announcing his next press secretaryUnlikely33%▼ from 39% yesterday
- Trump announcing his next press secretaryLikely76%
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The coverage
- Here’s Where Trump’s Hunt for a New Press Secretary Stands on ...People
- Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the RoleThe New York Times
- Leavitt Offers Biggest Clue to Trump’s Press Secretary PickYahoo
- Leavitt talks about what's next for her on last day at White ...The Hill
- Karoline Leavitt's possible successors emerge after WH press secretary's surprise departureNypost · Aug 12
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