Alina Habba, a lawyer for an top aide to President-elect Trump, says she is out of the running to become his White House press secretary. “While I am flattered by the support and speculation, the role of Press Secretary is not a role I am considering.

While Donald Trump is focused for now on filling out his Cabinet, front-runners have begun to emerge for one of the toughest jobs in his White House: Press secretary. Among the favorites are Karoline Leavitt,

Trump attorney Alina Habba has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the president-elect's press secretary.

Alina Habba has turned down the role of press secretary for Trump's White House after Mediaite reported that she was Team Trump's top contender for that position.

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, speculation surrounds his choice for press secretary, a role that handles media briefings on presidential activities and agenda.

Alina Habba, Donald Trump's lawyer, said she would "very seriously" consider an offer to be his White House press secretary.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefed reporters Tuesday afternoon. The event came a day before President-elect Trump and President Biden are set to meet at the White House. Biden has vowed to ensure a peaceful transfer of power in January after Trump was declared the winner of the White House race last week.

President-elect Donald Trump's senior adviser and attorney said she would not be interested in serving as press secretary for Trump's second term.