Leavitt Out Who’s Next in White House Press | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of August after making history as the youngest-ever press secretary—she’s also known for her fierce defense of President Trump. Though she’ll remain an outside adviser, the White House hasn’t named a successor yet, sparking intense speculation. Veteran GOP strategist Scott Jennings is leading the pack, having met with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Other contenders include Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly and longtime Trump communications veteran Steven Cheung. Alina Habba has denied rumors she’s in the running…