Alina Habba Clarifies Position on Press Secretary Role: 'Not a Role I Am Considering'

Attorney Alina Habba made a statement on Thursday, addressing speculation about her potential shift to press secretary under the incoming Trump administration.

Habba, who represented President-elect Donald Trump in a civil fraud case in New York, clarified her stance on the position.

"While I am flattered by the support and speculation, the role of Press Secretary is not a role I am considering. Although I love screaming from a podium I will be better served in other capacities,” she posted on X.

“This [administration] is going to be epic! So proud of the Trump team, the latest appointments and 47!” she added.

This week, The Hill speculated on possible candidates for the press secretary position in the Trump administration, mentioning Habba as one of the names floated.

Karoline Leavitt topped The Hill’s list. Leavitt, a prominent media figure during Trump’s campaign, previously worked for Kayleigh McEnany as press secretary in Trump’s first term before moving on to serve as communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Another contender noted by The Hill is Trump representative Steven Cheung, who might be slated for a role within the communications team but potentially in a less public-facing capacity.

CNN’s Scott Jennings and long-time Trump aide Jason Miller were also floated by The Hill as possible press secretary picks for Trump.

Politico added to the speculation, putting forward the notable suggestion of Megyn Kelly, who currently runs a podcast after working with Fox News and NBC. When questioned about a potential White House role, Kelly responded with, “No comment.”

Politico also raised the names of Fox News commentator Katie Pavlich, former Trump White House aide Hogan Gidley, Republican National Committee representative Elizabeth Pipko, and former Treasury Department official Monica Crowley.

Newsweek reported on social media buzz connecting Tucker Carlson to the role, although it dismissed this as misinformation.