Scott Jennings leads race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

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How did the left and right cover Scott Jennings leads race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House…?

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Is Scott Jennings leads race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House… left or right?

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Which side is not reporting Scott Jennings leads race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House…?

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Which outlets covered Scott Jennings leads race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House…?

32 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Who is Scott Jennings?

Scott Jennings is a CNN political contributor and former adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. He served in the George W. Bush administration and is now the early frontrunner to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Jennings has not publicly confirmed whether he is seeking the role.

Why is Karoline Leavitt leaving the White House?

Karoline Leavitt announced she will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her family. Her departure comes less than three months before the midterm elections, creating a vacancy in the administration’s communications team.

Who else is being considered for the press secretary role?

Other names floated for the role include Natalie Harp, a White House executive assistant, and Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer. Habba publicly ruled herself out of the running on Wednesday. The White House is reportedly considering external candidates who can maintain professionalism in the role.

What are the concerns about Scott Jennings’ candidacy?

Some Trump advisers have questioned whether Jennings can handle the behind-the-scenes work that made Leavitt effective, according to CNN. Right-rated outlets report that some of Trump’s allies oppose Jennings due to his ties to Mitch McConnell. Jennings has not publicly addressed these concerns.