Former Kalshi Aide Leavitt Announces Surprise Retirement, New Betting Favorite Emerges
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Alina Habba is "flattered" by the betting odds being in her favor for her as the next White House press secretary, but she says she's not in the running for the role. The position became vacant after current press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that she was stepping down to spend more time with family.
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Washington ExaminerFormer Trump attorney Alina Habba shot down rumors that she would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, despite the favorable prediction odds.
The HillAlina Habba says she’s ‘not in the running’ to replace Leavitt Alina Habba, the president’s former personal attorney, ruled herself out as a candidate for White House press secretary as speculation swirls about who President Trump will pick to follow Karoline Leavitt. “Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job,” Habba wrote in a social media post on Wednesday, referring…
New York PostFormer acting US attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba dismissed speculation Wednesday that she’s the front-runner to succeed departing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt – calling it “fake news” – despite being the betting favorite land the job.
BreitbartHabba denied speculation that she could be in line for a new job after becoming the betting favorite to serve as White House press secretary.
Fox NewsWhen speculation emerged about Habba potentially becoming press secretary following Trump's 2024 election victory, she said she was "flattered" by the consideration but believed she would "be better served in other capacities."
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“Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job,” Habba said. “However, if I’m getting a new one, I’d love for one of these anonymous sources to let me know first.”
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New York Post“Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job,” Habba wrote on X.
USA Today"Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job," Habib said in an Aug. 19 post on X. "However, if I’m getting a new one, I’d love for one of these anonymous sources to let me know first."
Fox NewsHabba, however, threw cold water on that idea. "Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I'm not in the running for any job," Habba posted on X.
Washington Examiner“Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job. However, if I’m getting a new one, I’d love for one of these anonymous sources to let me know first,” she said.
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Following Habba's post Wednesday, CNN political commentator Scott Jennings became the new betting favorite on Kalshi, followed by Leavitt's deputy, Anna Kelly.
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USA TodayScott Jennings becomes new betting favorite After Habba shut down speculation, CNN political commentator Scott Jennings became the new betting favorite on Kalshi, followed by Leavitt's deputy, Anna Kelly, and Trump aide Natalie Harp.
New York PostHabba’s odds dropped to 24% in the hours after her post — and was surpassed by conservative CNN pundit Scott Jennings (30%) as the betting favorite.
Washington ExaminerHer odds plummeted on Kalshi, standing as of Thursday morning at just 6.5%. CNN commentator Scott Jennings is now the front-runner with 41% of bets, followed by deputy press secretary Anna Kelly at 18.1%.
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Jennings, a former aide to President George W. Bush, was also reportedly considered for the press secretary role after Trump won the 2024 election before Leavitt was ultimately selected.
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USA TodayJennings, a former aide to President George W. Bush, was under consideration for the press secretary role after Trump won the 2024 election, according to Fox News, but was not selected.
Washington ExaminerJennings became a favorite after reports emerged that he had met with officials at the White House to interview for the position. He was also floated after President Donald Trump was elected and before Leavitt was announced.
BreitbartPresident Donald Trump said Leavitt will remain a top outside adviser and no replacement has been named. Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow weighed in last week on the possibility of Jennings becoming the next White House press secretary.
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Karoline Leavitt exits role to spend more time with family Leavitt, who became the youngest person to assume the position at 27, announced in a surprise move that she was stepping down from her role as one of the most visible faces of the administration in order to spend more time with her family.
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BreitbartThe position will open at the end of August, as Karoline Leavitt announced last week that she is leaving the White House to spend more time with her two young children. She recently returned from maternity leave after giving birth to her daughter in May.
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01 USA Today She does not appear to hold an official position in the White House at the moment.
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02 Fox News The 28-year-old White House press secretary, fresh off maternity leave, announced earlier this month that she would end her tenure at the podium at the end of August to spend more time with her two young children.
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03 New York Post White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly has a 13% chance of landing the gig, according to Kalshi users.
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04 Breitbart Leavitt said the demands of the job made it difficult to balance her role with motherhood:
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