Trump mentions Scott Jennings as potential replacement for Leavitt

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Scott Jennings, a conservative commentator, is a "good option" to replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt is leaving her position to spend more time with her children. Trump made the comments while jokingly pointing to reporters as potential candidates for the role. Jennings has recently defended White House aide Natalie Harp during a media controversy involving Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who criticized Harp at a rally in Atlanta. Jennings referred to Ossoff as a "coward" for his comments about Harp. Additionally, Jennings has been active in defending Harp on CNN and through social media, which some observers interpreted as an effort to position himself for Leavitt's job. Reports indicate that Jennings has garnered attention from White House officials and has arranged a meeting with chief of staff Susie Wiles. However, there has been no official movement on replacing Leavitt, and Jennings has not publicly commented on his interest in the position.