Scott Jennings Emerges as Frontrunner to Replace Karoline Leavitt After Secret Meeting

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News (1 / 1) 19.08.2026 23:03 / Julia

Scott Jennings is reportedly the leading candidate to take over as White House Press Secretary after Karoline Leavitt's announcement, and a private meeting with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has stirred speculation. Read on to discover the full story!

Inside the meeting

Sources say the 48-year-old commentator met Wiles at Morton's Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. over the weekend to discuss the vacancy. Jennings, who served as a senior aide in the George W. Bush administration and later advised Sen. Mitch McConnell, is viewed by insiders as Wiles’ preferred pick. He has not publicly confirmed interest and instead praised Leavitt as "nothing short of brilliant."

Other contenders

Several aides and former attorneys have also circulated their names to the president, with reports of people seeking face time at his Bedminster golf club. Potential options include Alina Habba, DHS press secretary Katie Zacharia, RNC spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko and former Kennedy Center spokesperson Roma Davari.