Who Will Be Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary? Seven Contenders
The White House press secretary is a high-profile position that requires a skilled communicator who can effectively represent the president and his administration.
With President Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, 2017, the search is on for a new White House press secretary.
Several contenders are in the running for the job, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
1. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Sanders is currently the deputy White House press secretary and has been a vocal defender of Trump during the campaign. She is a former television reporter and has a close relationship with Trump's family.
2. Sean Spicer
Spicer is the former chief strategist and communications director for the Republican National Committee. He is a veteran of Republican politics and has a strong understanding of the media.
3. Hope Hicks
Hicks is the White House director of strategic communications. She is a former model and has been a close advisor to Trump for several years.
4. Kellyanne Conway
Conway is a senior counselor to Trump and has been one of his most visible surrogates during the campaign. She is a former pollster and has a deep understanding of public opinion.
5. Anthony Scaramucci
Scaramucci is a former hedge fund manager and Trump confidant. He is a frequent guest on cable news shows and has a large following on social media.
6. Newt Gingrich
Gingrich is a former House speaker and has been a vocal supporter of Trump. He is a conservative commentator and has a deep understanding of politics.
7. Rudy Giuliani
Giuliani is a former New York City mayor and has been a close advisor to Trump for many years. He is a former prosecutor and has a strong understanding of the law.
The White House press secretary is a critical position in any administration, and the Trump team is likely to take their time in making a decision.
The person who is ultimately chosen will have a major impact on how the Trump administration communicates with the media and the public.