Scott Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt but process is just beginning
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job as White House press secretary. Scott Jennings is being considered as a possible replacement, though the selection process is still in early stages. President Trump said he has received many applications for the position.
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Part of Karoline Leavitt's maternity leave and exit as White House press secretary
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3 sourcesTrump says ‘Scott Jennings is good’ for Leavitt position after CNN anchor’s courting
Here’s why MAGA-world wants anyone but rumored frontrunner Scott Jennings as next WH press secretary
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2 developments- Aug 20Scott Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Karoline Leavitt but process is just beginning
- Aug 21Trump has mountain of Leavitt replacements, says Scott Jennings 'is good'
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Quiet for 57 daysLast development · Aug 21 — Trump has mountain of Leavitt replacements, says Scott Jennings 'is good'