Begala commented on Jennings' rumored press secretary role, while Jennings was linked to Clinton and McConnell campaigns, and Leavitt was vacating her prominent post.
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Begala commented on Jennings' rumored press secretary role, while Jennings was linked to Clinton and McConnell campaigns, and Leavitt was vacating her prominent post.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Scott Jennings claims to have spoken with Mitch McConnell.Sub-event
Jennings is seen as replacement for Leavitt, who is also linked to McConnell's campaigns.1 source
- Jennings was considered for the White House Press Secretary role while Karoline Leavitt served, and Trump used CNN for political defense.Sub-event
Begala commented on Jennings' rumored press secretary role, while Jennings was linked to Clinton and McConnell campaigns, and Leavitt was vacating her prominent post.1 source
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Paul Begala
American political consultant
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Mitch McConnell
American politician and lawyer (born 1942)
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Karoline Leavitt
American writer and political aide (born 1997)
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- Leavitt was previously Trump's press secretary, while Gibbs held a position following Obama's election.
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- Political pressure led to media bans involving Karoline Leavitt and the House.