Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel DobkinWednesday 02 September 2026 08:34 BSTFormer Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House (AFP/Getty)The White House has scheduled its first press briefing in 40 days after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt left last week.It remains unconfirmed who will present Thursday's briefing, though President Donald Trump stated he has received numerous job applications for the role.Potential candidates to replace Leavitt include CNN commentator Scott Jennings, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, and Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly.Leavitt stepped down to spend more time with her family and will rejoin the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. as a top outside adviser.Reflecting on her departure, Leavitt advised her successor that President Trump is his own best spokesperson.In fullWhite House plans its first press briefing in weeks but it’s anyone’s guess who will be behind the podiumMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in