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Trump weighs a plan for press briefings when Leavitt leaves, sources say
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is considering using a rotating group of Cabinet officials to conduct press briefings indefinitely after press secretary Karoline Leavitt departs at the end of August.
- Trump remains undecided on Leavitt’s replacement, showing little urgency despite active lobbying from allies promoting various candidates.
- Potential contenders include Alina Habba, Scott Jennings, Anna Kelly, and Tricia McLaughlin, but Trump’s specific criteria for the role remain unclear.
- The traditional press briefing schedule has been inconsistent during Trump’s second term, with other officials filling in during Leavitt’s maternity leave.
- Some potential candidates have expressed concerns about the demanding and thankless nature of the press secretary job, especially given comparisons to Leavitt.
