Trump says ‘Scott Jennings is good’ for Leavitt position after CNN anchor’s courting
While seeming to be joking as he pointed to reporters in the press pool who could take on Leavitt’s duties, Trump was asked about Jennings. A source familiar with White House operations told the outlet that Jennings set up a meeting with chief of staff Susie Wiles.AdvertisementThere has been little movement on replacing Leavitt, and Jennings has not commented on whether he is seeking the role.
- ▪While seeming to be joking as he pointed to reporters in the press pool who could take on Leavitt’s duties, Trump was asked about Jennings.
- ▪A source familiar with White House operations told the outlet that Jennings set up a meeting with chief of staff Susie Wiles.AdvertisementThere has been little movement on replacing Leavitt, and Jennings has not commented on whether he is s
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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.Trump was asked about possible candidates to take on Leavitt’s role, who is exiting to spend more time with her children. While seeming to be joking as he pointed to reporters in the press pool who could take on Leavitt’s duties, Trump was asked about Jennings.
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