Alina Habba, President Trump’s former personal attorney, is putting an end to speculation that she could become the next White House press secretary as questions continue to swirl over who will replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Habba addressed the speculation Wednesday in a social media post, saying she is not seeking a new position despite appearing in prediction markets as a possible contender for the high-profile White House role.
“Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job,” Habba wrote, referring to the popular prediction market. “However, if I’m getting a new one, I’d love for one of these anonymous sources to let me know first.”
Habba has been among several public figures and Trump allies believed to be under consideration as a possible replacement for Leavitt, who is expected to leave the White House later this month.
Leavitt announced earlier this month that she planned to step away from her role in the Trump administration to spend more time with her family.
She served as the top spokesperson for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign before becoming White House press secretary and has been the only person to hold the position during Trump’s second term.
Leavitt also recently welcomed her second child.
Her impending departure has fueled speculation over who Trump could select to take over the prominent communications position, with Habba’s name emerging among those reportedly being discussed.
But Habba made clear Wednesday that she does not consider herself a candidate for the job.
Habba became a familiar figure in the media while representing and defending Trump during the period after he left the White House.
Trump faced various charges during that time involving his businesses, his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Habba frequently appeared publicly in defense of Trump as his legal troubles attracted widespread media coverage.
Her history as one of Trump’s outspoken defenders helped fuel speculation that she could potentially move into the White House press secretary role following Leavitt’s announcement.
Habba, however, appeared to brush aside those reports while also taking a swipe at unnamed sources fueling the speculation.
She followed up her denial with another jab at the media.
“Fake news remains the undefeated champ,” Habba wrote in her social media post. “Well…until I come at them.”
The comments seemingly close the door on Habba taking over for Leavitt, at least according to Habba herself, as speculation continues over who Trump will ultimately choose to serve as his next White House press secretary.
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