White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s rumored replacement is a lot like her — just male.CNN senior political contributor Scott Jennings is reportedly the current front-runner for the gig, sources “with knowledge of the situation” told The Daily Beast on Thursday.The outlet notes that Jennings “has a history of working in public relations and served in the George W. Bush administration as a special assistant to the president and deputy director of political affairs.”Scott Jennings addresses state business leaders at the Mississippi Economic Council’s annual “Hobnob Mississippi” in Jackson on Oct. 28, 2021.via Associated PressIt was announced Wednesday that Leavitt will be stepping down from her role at the end of the month.President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Wednesday that his outgoing press secretary — who recently returned from maternity leave — wants to “spend more time with her beautiful young children and family.” He also implied that it was Leavitt herself who made the call, calling it “a decision I totally understand and respect!” Trump said she’ll become one of “my top advisers” and continue to be an “influential voice within the Republican [P]arty.”Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attends the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner in July.Eric Lee via Getty ImagesSources inside and close to the Trump administration told the New York Post that former acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba and Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle might also be considered for the role.The MAGA-friendly Jennings, who frequently defends Trump on news broadcasts, was pressed about the possibility of stepping into Leavitt’s shoes on “CNN NewsNight” Wednesday.“Scott Jennings! Are you throwing your hat in the ring?” CNN political analyst Josh Rogin bluntly asked on the show.“I don’t know,” Jennings answered, praising Leavitt as “maybe the greatest White House press secretary in the last 30 years, at least.” “Do you want the job or not?” Rogin pressed. “Let me help Scott!” co-panelist Bakari Sellers jumped in, offering Trump a pitch for hiring Jennings. “Democrats are afraid of Scott Jennings becoming press secretary.” As the panel laughed, Sellers said to Jennings: “Now, you got the job.”RelatedWhite HouseKaroline LeavittScott Jennings