Scott Jennings Emerges as Early Favorite to Replace Karoline Leavitt but Process Is Just Beginning
Jennings is pitching himself as a communications loyalist by defending Natalie Harp on CNN, radio and social media while sending clips to White House staffers.
- On Thursday, CNN contributor Scott Jennings met privately with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles over the weekend in his bid to replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, circulating video clips defending the administration to senior staff.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced earlier this month she is leaving the position at the end of the month to spend time with her young family, creating a critical vacancy for the White House.
- Jennings recently 'pounced on the drama' by defending White House aide Natalie Harp against Senator Jon Ossoff, who suggested Trump 'wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie' rather than govern.
- While Trump reportedly likes Jennings, the president is 'not quite sold' on the appointment, with other candidates including Ari Fleischer under consideration and former lawyer Alina Habba denying interest this week.
- Officials stress the White House is not rushing the selection process with midterms less than three months away, as Chief of Staff Susie Wiles seeks a 'grown up' candidate who understands the role.
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Scott Jennings Emerges As Contender To Replace Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci(Washington, DC) – Conservative commentator Scott Jennings
Scott Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt but process is just beginning
Scott Jennings has emerged as an early favorite for next White House press secretary, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN, though all stressed that the process is far from complete.
Desperate Scott Jennings resorts to sending White House clips of himself itching for a job
In yet another stab at making a bid to assume White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's job, GOP strategist turned CNN pundit Scott Jennings is sending clips of himself to members of Donald Trump's inner circle.According to a report from Politico Playbook, the controversial conservative gadfly has ramped up his bid for a new job by rushing to the defense of Trump aide Natalie Harp, and he is not shy about letting the White House know he has…
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