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Politics · US federal government · published 2026-08-23 · via The Hill

Jennings deflects questions on possible White House press secretary role

Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and former aide to President George W. Bush, responded to speculation that he might succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, saying he is uncertain about the outcome. He praised Leavitt's performance and noted the position would be challenging to fill. Reports indicate he recently met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and President Trump has publicly complimented him.

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