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Scott Jennings emerges as frontrunner for Leavitt replacement

8/14/2026

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CNN commentator Scott Jennings is the frontrunner to replace press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who will leave in August.
Leavitt said she will leave to spend time with family after her second child’s May birth.
Markets give Lara Trump (daughter-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump) and Natalie Harp (Trump aide) 23 percent each, and Alina Habba and Anna Kelly 22 percent.
Kalshi lists Roma Daravi (PR vice president) as favorite with 24 percent chance.

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Story summary

CNN commentator Scott Jennings is the frontrunner to replace press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who will leave in August.
Leavitt said she will leave to spend time with family after her second child’s May birth.
Markets give Lara Trump (daughter-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump) and Natalie Harp (Trump aide) 23 percent each, and Alina Habba and Anna Kelly 22 percent.
Kalshi lists Roma Daravi (PR vice president) as favorite with 24 percent chance.