Report Shows New Front-Runner for Trump's Press Secretary Spot: The Media Should Be Terrified

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering attorney Alina Habba for the role of White House press secretary.

Over the past two years, Habba has frequently engaged with the media as part of Trump’s legal team, particularly during his New York defamation and fraud civil cases. Her interactions with reporters have often been described as combative.

According to Mediaite, which cited four anonymous sources, Habba is currently a strong contender for the press secretary position.

“There has been no formal decision as of yet, but Habba is the favorite for the role, insiders said,” Mediaite reported.

Another source, who spoke anonymously about the matter, mentioned ongoing discussions with Habba regarding the position, though “it remains unclear whether she will take it,” according to Mediaite.

“She’s expected to be at Mar-a-Lago this week for conversations regarding a potential role” in the administration, one source noted.

In addition to Habba, CNN reported that Karoline Leavitt, a Trump campaign representative, is also in consideration. Leavitt previously served as an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term, working with Kayleigh McEnany, who also brought a legal background to the role, having graduated from Harvard Law School. This background reportedly aided McEnany in addressing the federal government’s complex issues.

If Habba takes on the role, her tone may differ from McEnany’s “happy warrior” approach, with a potentially more combative style. By contrast, Leavitt’s approach may be closer to McEnany’s.

Should Habba accept the position, her briefings are likely to draw significant public attention.