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White House Insiders Push Ben Ferguson as Frontrunner for Press Secretary

Internal backing for Ferguson signals a shift toward a male, combative communicator who could change how the administration handles the press.

Ben Ferguson talks to Sean Hannity.
Ben Ferguson is not the only name in the race though many within Trump's administration has backed him.
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Overview

  • The White House press secretary post has been vacant since Oct. 13 after Katie Zacharia left following a short, widely criticized briefing and questions about her legal credentials.
  • Fox News and multiple outlets reported Tuesday that administration insiders are promoting conservative commentator Ben Ferguson as a leading candidate while President Trump has not made a final decision.
  • Sources quoted by the reporting say Trump’s instincts favor choosing a man for the role and that Ferguson has support inside the administration for his loyalty and on-air experience.
  • Other names under consideration include Scott Jennings, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, Breitbart chief Matthew Boyle, and former Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer.
  • The coverage relies on anonymous White House sources and no formal nomination has been announced, so pick would likely draw intense media scrutiny and renewed focus on vetting and message discipline if confirmed.