Former Press Secretary Predicts Another Woman Will Fill Leavitt’s White House Spot
Sean Spicer told News24 that Donald Trump is likely to appoint another female press secretary after Karoline Leavitt resigned, favoring someone with an established rapport with the president.
Sean Spicer, who served as the first press secretary in Donald Trump’s initial term, explained to News24 that the president is likely to keep women in the White House press secretary role following Karoline Leavitt’s resignation. He suggested the successor will need a prior connection with Trump and the stamina to handle a heavy workload. Leavitt left the post after returning from maternity leave, during which she received numerous calls from the 80-year-old president.
Sources indicated she contemplated quitting while on leave and felt pressure after resuming duties. Among the names being mentioned, former personal attorney Alina Habba has emerged as a frequent candidate. The story also referenced other high-profile female exits from Trump’s administration, including Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, while noting Jeanine Pirro’s continued role.
Why it matters
The choice of White House press secretary shapes how the administration communicates with the public and media.
How this story developed
- Aug 12 Scott Jennings Emerges as Leading Candidate to Succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary
- Aug 13 Leavitt’s resignation was announced as a decision to focus on her family.
- Aug 14 Additional potential candidates such as Stephen Cheung, Stephen Miller and Matthew Boyle have entered the speculation.
- Aug 14 Katie Miller was taken off the list of candidates for press secretary.
- Aug 14 Jen Psaki publicly criticized Leavitt, calling her a liar and alleging she avoided tough questions.
- Aug 16 Multiple senior officials, including White House counsel and a deputy national security adviser, have resigned as Leavitt prepares to leave.
- Aug 16 Biographer Maggie Haberman said President Donald Trump kept aide Natalie Harp close as his “human binkie” while slipping out of Turkey in July.
- Aug 18 White House officials issued a rebuke following Ossoff’s rally comments about Natalie Harp.
- Aug 18 White House officials used profanity‑laden insults toward Ossoff in their rebuttal.
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