White House Press Secretary odds: Who replaces Karoline Leavitt?

Alina Habba was an early frontrunner, but now Anna Kelly is priced as the favorite.

Alina Habba was the early frontrunner for the vacancy, but the market has shifted since the announcement. Habba served as President Trump's legal counsel for a number of different cases during Trump's four years out of office between terms.

Habba currently sits at 13% on Kalshi markets.

The candidate who has gained the most ground is already within the West Wing. Anna Kelly, the White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary, now leads the Kalshi market at 23% and could be a viable option for promotion from within.

Another candidate within the West Wing is White House Communications Director Steven Cheung. He currently has a 10% chance.

Jason Miller, a senior Trump communications aide who held a prominent role in both the 2016 and 2020 campaigns, is another West Wing-adjacent name in the mix. Kalshi markets give him a 9% chance at the role.

Beyond the West Wing, a number of GOP political operatives could also receive the call. Roma Daravi is a candidate who has been tied to the Trump administration since 2016 who could vie for the position. She currently works as the Vice President of Public Relations at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and has a 14% chance.

Natalie Harp, a former One America News anchor and vocal Trump supporter, is also in the mix at 13%. Elizabeth Pipko, a model who started her career in politics on the Trump campaign in 2016, has served as the national spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee since 2024. She has a 4% chance.