Alina Habba shuts down speculation she could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

Alina Habba has publicly denied speculation that she is being considered to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Bettors on prediction market Kalshi had favored Habba, but she stated she is not in the running for the job. Following Habba’s denial, Scott Jennings became the new betting favorite.

• Alina Habba has denied speculation that she is a candidate to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
• Habba was previously favored by bettors on the prediction market platform Kalshi for the role.
• Karoline Leavitt announced she would leave her position at the end of August.
• Following Habba’s statement, Scott Jennings emerged as the new betting favorite, followed by Leavitt’s deputy, Anna Kelly.
• Habba has previously served as Trump’s personal attorney and a surrogate, and held other roles within the administration.