Ben Ferguson, Scott Jennings or Hogan Gidley? Who is leading the race to be Trump’s next press secretary? | Today’s news

According to the Kalshi platform, conservative commentator Ben Ferguson has become the leading candidate for the post of the next press secretary of US President Donald Trump in the White House.

Kalshi’s market on Trump’s next press secretary gives Ferguson a 25% chance, ahead of former White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley at 17%.

CNN commentator Scott Jennings came in third with 9%, followed by Senior Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly with 7%.

Ferguson hosts the nationally syndicated radio program The Ben Ferguson Show and also appears as a political commentator on CNN.

However, Trump has yet to make a final decision on who will take over the vacant position, with several candidates reportedly being considered.

Trump reportedly prefers a male press secretary

As Trump closes in on a new White House press secretary, Ferguson is emerging as a front-runner for the vacancy, Fox News Digital reported.

Several administration insiders have reportedly recommended Ferguson to Trump, with sources indicating the president is inclined to appoint the man to the senior role.

“His name has been raised before the president by a lot of people,” a source close to Trump said Tuesday, referring to Ferguson.

“(Trump’s) instincts are to pick a man,” the news outlet said, citing a source, adding that several people had advised the president it would be a good choice.

A second person familiar with the matter also reportedly confirmed that Trump planned to name a man as his next press secretary, saying Ferguson was among the front-runners.

But the president hasn’t made up his mind about Ferguson.

Ferguson hosts the nationally syndicated radio program The Ben Ferguson Show and is a regular political commentator on CNN.

A senior White House official expressed support for his potential nomination, calling him one of Trump’s strongest supporters and praising his willingness to defend the president’s policies in media appearances.

“Ben is one of the most vocal supporters of President Trump in the 21st century,” a Fox News Digital official said.

Another official also backed Ferguson, describing him as a skilled and talented commentator.

Scott Jennings, other names in the running

CNN contributor Scott Jennings is another name being considered for the position. Jennings, who appears frequently on CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip, previously worked in the administration of former President George W. Bush.

“The president is still going back and forth about Scott Jennings,” the reporter said, citing a source. “I don’t think it’s going to happen.

Other names reportedly being considered include White House communications director Steven Cheung, Breitbart chief Matthew Boyle and Ari Fleischer, who served as press secretary during George W. Bush’s first term.

The position of White House press secretary has been vacant since October

The White House has been without a press secretary since Oct. 13, when Katie Zacharia left the post at Trump’s insistence after just a week in the role.

Her short tenure was marred by controversy surrounding her claims to be a lawyer and a 14-minute press conference that attracted widespread criticism.

Zacharia was appointed to replace Karoline Leavitt, who served as Trump’s press secretary during the 2024 election campaign and the first part of his second term.

Leavitt resigned in August after returning from maternity leave, citing that she wanted to spend more time with her growing family.

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