Donald Trump Floats Names of Potential Karoline Leavitt Successors
Trump spoke about who could replace Karoline Leavitt, floating Scott Jennings, Margo Martin and even a reporter.
President Donald Trump suggested several possible candidates for the next White House press secretary, during a conversation about Karoline Leavitt's impending departure. CNN commentator Scott Jennings and Margo Martin, a White House communications adviser, were among the names mentioned. Trump praised Jennings as a "good" choice, then asked reporters if they thought Margo would be interested in the role.
He also casually mentioned "my friend from Iowa" as a potential successor, though he did not name her. Trump joked that he might even take the job himself, expressing surprise at the number of applications he has received for the position. Leavitt, who is set to leave her role at the end of the month, is the youngest White House press secretary in history. She will continue to be a key figure in Trump's political circle after her departure.
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