The sudden decision by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave her post has brought questions within the Trump administration about who could take over the high-profile briefing room role. Among the names now being discussed is Alina Habba, a former acting US attorney for New Jersey and a longtime Trump ally whose career has moved between law, politics and the president’s inner circle.Leavitt, 28, confirmed her departure in a lengthy statement on X on Wednesday, accompanied by two photographs of herself with Trump, and said she wanted to spend more time with her family.— karolineleavitt (@karolineleavitt) Her decision has fueled immediate speculation over her successor. The New York Post, citing a White House source, reported that Trump has not yet made a final decision. But insiders identified Habba and Matthew Boyle, Breitbart's Washington bureau chief, as among those being considered.Habba would bring a very different résumé to the press secretary's podium. A New Jersey native, Habba was born to Chaldean Catholic parents who fled persecution in Iraq in the early 1980s. She initially entered the fashion industry after graduating from university, working for Marc Jacobs, one of America's best-known fashion brands.You Might Also Like:She later returned to college and earned a law degree from Widener University in Pennsylvania in 2010. Habba worked as a clerk for then-New Jersey Superior Court Judge Eugene Codey Jr. before entering private practice. She eventually established her own law firm in 2020.Her relationship with Trump became more prominent in 2021, when she joined his personal legal team. Habba reportedly met Trump at his country club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where her law firm, Habba Madaio & Associates LLP is also based.She later became a senior adviser for MAGA Inc., the political action committee that supported Trump's re-election.Habba's close relationship with Trump could make her an intriguing option if the president wants a press secretary who is already familiar with his political style and priorities.Her most recent government role was as acting US attorney for the District of New Jersey. She resigned from the position last December following a three-month legal battle over the legality of her appointment.Who else could replace Karoline Leavitt?Anna Kelly: Habba is not the only name circulating as Trump considers his options. The UK-based Telegraph has identified several other potential contenders, with Anna Kelly reportedly emerging as a frontrunner. As Leavitt's deputy, Kelly would offer continuity and already has experience inside the White House press operation. She is also roughly the same age as Leavitt and is known for a similarly combative approach toward the media.Jason Miller: Another possibility is Jason Miller, one of Trump's longest-serving aides. Miller has been a trusted confidant of the president since the early days of Trump's first White House campaign in 2015.Tricia McLaughlin: Other names under consideration include Tricia McLaughlin, who previously served as assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security before leaving the position in February.Kari Lake: Former television news presenter Kari Lake is also being mentioned. Trump tasked Lake last year with dismantling Voice of America (VOA), the government-funded broadcaster.