President Donald Trump is reportedly considering potential candidates for White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure, with former Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo and CNN commentator Scott Jennings among the names attracting attention.
According to the Irish Star, citing reporting from the Mirror US, Bartiromo is being considered following her departure from Fox News last month after more than 12 years at the network.
Neither Bartiromo nor Jennings has been announced as the next press secretary in the supplied report. The discussion remains focused on possible candidates.
The search follows another change in the White House communications team after Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt, only to leave the position within days.
Maria Bartiromo emerges as a reported possibility
Bartiromo, 59, became available after leaving Fox News, where she had hosted programs across its news and business channels.
Her departure prompted a public show of support from Trump, who praised her work and expressed disappointment that her programs would no longer air.
“I can’t believe Maria Bartiromo is no longer going to have her great show(s) on Fox News/Business,” he wrote on Truth Social.
“Maria is a total professional and a true warrior. Her fans, of which there are many, will not be happy. God bless you, Maria!”
The president’s support provides context for the speculation surrounding a possible administration role, although the report did not include a statement from Trump confirming that he had offered her the position.
Bartiromo’s departure from Fox also generated disputed reporting about the circumstances.
According to the Mirror US, reports alleged that she had breached her employment contract by sharing a company directive with the White House. Her attorney strongly denied those allegations.
The supplied report did not establish that those claims were connected to the current speculation about the press secretary position.
Scott Jennings returns to the discussion
Jennings, a regular CNN commentator, is also reportedly being considered.
His name had circulated as a possible replacement for Leavitt as early as August. That speculation receded when Trump selected Zacharia, but her departure has renewed attention on his suitability for the job.
Zacharia’s departure leaves another vacancy
The renewed speculation follows Zacharia’s short stint after succeeding Leavitt, who resigned from the position.
Zacharia’s appointment quickly became overshadowed by questions about her professional background, including the revelation that she had failed the bar examination.
Her departure within days of taking the job left the White House looking for another spokesperson.
For now, the reported consideration of Bartiromo and Jennings offers an indication of the na
