Alina Habba Declines Trump Press Secretary Role
Trump's legal advisor chooses to serve in a different capacity amid ongoing cabinet appointments.
- Alina Habba, a senior advisor and attorney for President-elect Donald Trump, has confirmed she will not be taking the role of White House Press Secretary.
- Despite being a front-runner for the position, Habba stated she prefers to contribute to the administration in other ways.
- Habba's decision follows her recent discussions at Mar-a-Lago and comes amid Trump's ongoing cabinet selections.
- Trump's administration is considering other candidates for the press secretary role, including Karoline Leavitt and Monica Crowley.
- Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed as Director of National Intelligence, and Matt Gaetz has been nominated for Attorney General, though his confirmation may face challenges.