Trump’s Press Secretary Search Stalls | Madison News

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of August, and President Trump isn’t rushing to name a replacement—reportedly “genuinely doesn’t know who to pick.” Instead, Cabinet members are being tapped to rotate through press briefings while the search continues. With names like Elizabeth Pipko, Alina Habba, Scott Jennings, Anna Kelly, and Tricia McLaughlin in play, insiders say Trump’s criteria remain unclear—and that he may not even see the need for a permanent press secretary, given his preference for speaking directly via Truth Social and personal channels. The situation echoes past briefings handled by figures like Marco Rubio and JD Vance, with some potential appointees wary of the job’s demanding, thankless nature. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/851d8cc1b17fe731