A conservative strategist called for ‘getting rid of Trump’ three years ago. Could he be his next press secretary?
Scott Jennings has pivoted from his early critiques and caught the White House’s eye with pro-Trump commentary on CNN
TL;DR
- Scott Jennings, a conservative strategist, previously made strong negative statements about Donald Trump in 2016 and after the 2020 election.
- Jennings encouraged Ron DeSantis to challenge Trump in 2022, advocating for beating Trump in the primaries.
- Since early 2024, Jennings has become a strong supporter of Trump and a frequent, vocal commentator on CNN.
- His pivot has led to him being considered a potential candidate for White House press secretary.
- Critics point to his ability to 'pivot' or 'shape-shift' politically, while supporters like Ben Ferguson see his on-air debating skills as valuable for the role.
- Jennings has had public clashes with figures like George Conway and progressive commentators on CNN.
- Despite speculation, Jennings has remained non-committal about his interest in the press secretary position.