MAGA Allies Oppose Scott Jennings for White House Press Secretary Due to Past Criticisms of President Trump
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings is facing significant opposition from allies of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement regarding his potential appointment as the next White House press secretary. This comes as current press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to depart at the end of the month. Jennings, a CNN political commentator, is reportedly a leading contender for the role and has been meeting with President Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles. However, his past criticisms of President Trump, particularly following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, are a major point of contention. Jennings had previously penned a CNN op-ed stating that President Trump caused the insurrection with his lies about the election and referred to the participants as 'domestic terrorists.' Additionally, his long-standing ties and public admiration for Senator Mitch McConnell, a frequent critic of President Trump, are fueling the opposition. Despite Jennings' recent defenses of President Trump and his endorsement ... 
