# Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?

https://mins.news/en/item/21381

- BBC News, 2026-08-13 14:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l5273xjnlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Karoline Leavitt is due to leave as White House press secretary at the end of the month, but no successor has been chosen. Possible candidates include Alina Habba, Katie Miller, Anna Kelly, Sage Steele and Steven Cheung. The role involves managing difficult media relations, coordinating across the White House and meeting Donald Trump's demanding expectations.

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