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Scott Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt but process is just beginning

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Newest development Aug 21, 2026 · 2 reportsTrump has mountain of Leavitt replacements, says Scott Jennings 'is good'

By Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — 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.

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    Scott Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt but process is just beginning

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    Trump has mountain of Leavitt replacements, says Scott Jennings 'is good'

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  1. KRDO

    Scott Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt but process is just beginning (opens KRDO)

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    By Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — 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.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Look Who The White House Is Courting (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    CNN commentator Scott Jennings is reportedly emerging as a serious contender to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary as President Donald Trump weighs who should become the administration’s next public face.

  3. New York Post

    Here’s why MAGA-world wants anyone but rumored frontrunner Scott Jennings as next WH press secretary (opens New York Post)

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    Trump allies are working to block CNN pundit Scott Jennings from becoming White House press secretary over his close ties to Mitch McConnell.

  4. Poynter

    Will Scott Jennings be the new White House press secretary? (opens Poynter)

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    Karoline Leavitt announced last week that she is stepping down as White House press secretary, and a familiar name has emerged as a candidate to replace her. It’s CNN commentator […]

  5. The Hill

    Trump has mountain of Leavitt replacements, says Scott Jennings 'is good' (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Friday said he's never seen so many job applications in his life in response to the opening created by Karoline Leavitt's decision to leave her post as White House press secretary. Asked by reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland about who he was considering to replace Leavitt…

  6. Washington Examiner

    Trump says ‘Scott Jennings is good’ for Leavitt position after CNN anchor’s courting (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that conservative commentator Scott Jennings is a “good option” to replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt after the CNN contributor jumped to support the administration in a media storm over the president’s top aide, Natalie Harp.

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