Alina Habba Declines Role as Trump’s White House Press Secretary

Alina Habba, a prominent lawyer and senior advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, has announced that she will not be serving as the White House Press Secretary. Despite being the top contender for the role, Habba turned down the position after discussions at Mar-a-Lago earlier this week[3].[2].[3]

Habba’s decision was made public on Thursday morning, following speculation and reports that she was the favorite for the job. She expressed her gratitude for the support but indicated that the role of Press Secretary was not something she was considering. In a statement, Habba mentioned that she would be better served in other capacities and expressed her pride in the Trump team and its recent appointments.

According to sources, the Trump team had actively lobbied Habba to take on the role, but she declined due to various reasons, including the fact that it was not the ideal position for her and her current commitments as a lawyer. Habba’s decision was further highlighted during an appearance on Sean Hannity‘s Fox News show on Tuesday, where she stated her loyalty to President Trump and indicated she would think seriously about the position if offered.

This development leaves the Trump administration to continue its search for a suitable candidate to fill the critical role of White House Press Secretary as it prepares for the transition into office[2].[3].