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Scott Jennings, viewed as the frontrunner to replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s press secretary, faces organized opposition from MAGA allies who cite his ties to Mitch McConnell. Reports say he’s been quietly meeting with Susie Wiles and has staged media stunts that resemble auditions, while some Trump allies insist it won’t be him. The White House has not commented.
President Donald Trump hinted on Truth Social that he would be the best pick to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, following Leavitt’s announcement she’s stepping down to spend more time with family; the Daily Beast reports Scott Jennings is the front-runner among MAGA circles, though his ties to Mitch McConnell have drawn opposition from some allies. Other names floated include Alina Habba, Natalie Harp, and Ari Fleischer, with no comment from the White House.
Trump has floated promoting Natalie Harp, his 35-year-old executive assistant, to be his next press secretary as Karoline Leavitt departs; such a promotion would lift Harp’s salary to about $195,200. CNN says Harp is in the mix, but Scott Jennings is the frontrunner in insider reporting, with Kalshi’s odds placing Jennings around 35% and Harp around 6%.
Scott Jennings has emerged as an early frontrunner to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, with Susie Wiles reportedly backing him and several other contenders under consideration. The process is far from settled as the White House weighs options ahead of midterms; Jennings—a CNN contributor and longtime Mitch McConnell adviser—would be evaluated for both his public persona and behind-the-scenes work, but officials say the decision is not imminent and Trump is taking time to decide.
Alina Habba publicly dismissed speculation that she’s pursuing Karoline Leavitt’s White House press secretary post, which has shifted bettors’ attention to other contenders like Scott Jennings, Anna Kelly, and Natalie Harp as Leavitt prepares to depart to spend time with family. The job remains the administration’s chief spokesperson and a high‑visibility role in messaging the White House.
CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins abruptly ended a segment after Scott Jennings dodged whether he'd spoken to Mitch McConnell, underscoring ongoing questions about the senator's health as he remains hospitalized with sparse public updates; Jennings previously said he spoke briefly but would not share details, while CNN and colleagues pressed for transparency amid updates from McConnell's team.
Longtime McConnell adviser Scott Jennings declined an on-air request to call Mitch McConnell during a CNN appearance about the senator’s hospitalization. Jennings said the conversation with McConnell lasted about 20 minutes and emphasized that updates should remain private, while noting McConnell is eager to return to work. Colleagues like Thune and Barrasso have since spoken with McConnell, and Jennings dismissed wild health rumors. McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 for undisclosed reasons.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins challenged MAGA pundit Scott Jennings after he claimed gas prices were no longer a story, pointing to current data that show the national average near $3.92 per gallon and noting that prices have fallen from Memorial Day’s peak but remain influenced by global events—like Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz—amid ongoing debate over energy policy and Trump-era energy politics.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins pressed Scott Jennings about a Washington Post report alleging the Pentagon planned to recruit troops to attend Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and require them to meet a waist-to-height ratio under 0.55 and other fitness standards; Jennings dismissed the report as fake news, citing a White House denial, while a White House spokesman defended hosting the event, highlighting the ongoing controversy over using government resources for a private spectacle.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins fact-checked Scott Jennings after he claimed there were no restrictions on military attendees for the White House UFC event, highlighting an internal Washington Post-reported memo that requires ticket recipients to meet a waist-to-height ratio and service-specific fitness standards, challenging Jennings’ denial and fueling debate over how attendees are selected.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins rebuts Scott Jennings after he downplays a Washington Post report about a Defense Department memo for attendees at Trump’s White House UFC event. The memo allegedly requires ticket recipients to meet a waist-to-height ratio below 0.55 and to satisfy service-specific fitness standards, prompting debate over whether the military would be restricted or used as props and illustrating ongoing contention around the memo’s implications.
MeidasTouch podcaster Adam Mockler says he baited CNN pundit Scott Jennings into an on-air meltdown during a CNN NewsNight segment about Trump’s Iran War, arguing Jennings can’t name any political concessions from Iran. Mockler posted the clip to celebrate the moment, sparking backlash from peers who urged Jennings’ firing and a flurry of social-media commentary.
A viral CNN NewsNight clip shows GOP analyst Scott Jennings erupting at MeidasTouch influencer Adam Mockler, telling him to “get your f*cking hand out of my face,” sparking a wave of reactions from anti-Trump media figures and ex-CNN personalities who praised Mockler and slammed Jennings for the meltdown.
During CNN's NewsNight, pro-Trump commentator Scott Jennings lashed out on live TV and used profanity after being pressed to name a concrete concession from the US war with Iran, insisting the aim is to stop a nuclear-armed regime; rival panelist Adam Mockler challenged his non-answer as an answer. The piece ties the dispute to new polls showing growing public opposition to the Iran campaign and notes similar rhetoric from other Republicans, with Jennings not commenting on the outburst.
CNN pundit Scott Jennings had a heated on-air clash with Adam Mockler during a debate on Iran, shouting 'get your f***ing hand out of my face' as host Abby Phillip intervened; Mockler pressed Jennings on concessions in the Iran war, while Jennings argued the US goal is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, a moment that spread widely on social media and drew online commentary from figures like Gavin Newsom.