Trump attorney Alina Habba not considering press secretary role
President-elect Donald Trump’s senior adviser and attorney Alina Habba has put an end to the rumors surrounding her potential role as press secretary in the upcoming administration. Taking to social media platform X, Habba clarified that she will not be considering the position despite the support and speculation surrounding her.
In her statement, Habba expressed her excitement for the upcoming administration, calling it “epic.” However, she emphasized that she believes she will be better suited for other capacities within the administration. This news comes as names like Karoline Leavitt, Monica Crowley, Sage Steele, Scott Jennings, and Elizabeth Pipko are under consideration for the press secretary role, according to Axios.
The press secretary role is a crucial and highly visible position within the White House, responsible for daily press briefings with the White House press corps on behalf of the president. With Trump’s new administration planning to challenge traditional media outlets in the press briefing room, there is speculation that MAGA-friendly outlets may be given access to these briefings.
As Trump continues to make cabinet picks ahead of his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, there are concerns about the confirmation path for some nominees. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who resigned from Congress after being tapped by Trump to be his attorney general, may face challenges due to previous investigations into sex trafficking allegations. Despite the DOJ ending their investigation without charges, a House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz was expected to be released soon.
In other news, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii who recently joined the GOP, has been selected by Trump to serve as director of national intelligence in his new Cabinet. This move reflects Trump’s efforts to shake up traditional norms and bring in fresh perspectives to his administration.
Overall, as the transition to the new administration continues, it is clear that Trump is determined to make bold and unconventional choices in his cabinet picks and approach to media relations. The upcoming months will certainly be filled with anticipation and excitement as the new team takes shape and prepares to lead the country.
