Alina Habba squashes rumors she’ll replace Karoline Leavitt as press secretary
Former Trump attorney Alina Habba shot down rumors that she would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, despite the favorable prediction odds.
Habba has been floated as one of the most likely successors to Leavitt since she announced her resignation this month. The prediction market Kalshi had her as a favorite Wednesday, with her odds peaking at 41.6%. But Habba squashed the rumors in a post on X, denying any reports that she was pursuing or close to getting the role.
“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.
Habba works in the Justice Department as an adviser to the attorney general for U.S. attorneys.
“Fake news remains the undefeated champ…well…until I come at them,” Habba added with a winking emoji.
Her 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%.
Jennings 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.
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Habba became a popular prediction due to her long-standing credentials as an aggressive MAGA surrogate, making frequent media appearances during Trump’s legal battles.
Other floated candidates for Leavitt’s position are Pentagon spokeswoman Kingsley Wilson and chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
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