Karoline Leavitt’s planned departure as White House press secretary at the end of the month has prompted speculation over who could succeed her in President Donald Trump’s administration. No replacement has been announced and sources say no decision has been made, while the role is seen as demanding because it combines press briefings, media management, internal coordination and advising the president.

Possible candidates include former Trump lawyer Alina Habba, conservative media figure and former Pence press secretary Katie Miller, and current deputy press secretary Anna Kelly. The article notes that senior officials such as Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio handled briefings during Leavitt’s leave, suggesting the White House could use that arrangement temporarily; another potential candidate mentioned is former television anchor Sage Steele.