Trump Eyes New Press Secretary as a Surprising Candidate Emerges

President Donald Trump is close to selecting a new White House press secretary following the departure of Katie Zacharia from the role. Administration officials are seeking a candidate who is male and will “break the mold,” according to reporting.

Conservative commentator and radio host Ben Ferguson has emerged as a leading name. Sources say his name has been raised with the president by multiple people, and that Trump’s instincts favor a male selection.

A second source confirmed that Ferguson is a frontrunner and that the president is aware of his interest. Trump has not yet fully committed to the choice.

Ferguson confirmed in a Fox News interview that his name has been mentioned for the position. He said he has not spoken directly with Trump but would accept the job if offered.

Scott Jennings, a CNN commentator, remains under consideration as well. Trump has previously held Jennings in high regard, and the commentator was discussed during an earlier search.

Last week Trump publicly offered the job to UFC president Dana White. He later confirmed the offer was a joke.

The search comes weeks after Zacharia left the role. Officials appear focused on finding a communicator who can handle the daily briefings with a different style.

Ferguson has a background in conservative media and radio. Supporters view that experience as an asset for the position.

No formal announcement has been made. The process remains internal as Trump weighs options.

Jennings has appeared frequently on cable news defending administration positions. His continued consideration reflects ongoing respect within the White House.

The preference for a male candidate was noted by multiple sources familiar with the discussions. That criterion has narrowed the field of names under review.

Ferguson’s pursuit of the role has been described as active even as the president remains undecided. The final decision rests with Trump.

Previous press secretaries have come from both traditional political backgrounds and media. The current search continues that mix of possibilities.

The White House has not commented publicly on specific candidates beyond the reporting. Internal discussions continue.

Any selection will face the immediate demands of the briefing room and daily media interactions. Experience handling adversarial questions will be a practical factor.

The episode with Dana White illustrated that not every public suggestion becomes a serious offer. The current names under discussion appear more advanced.

Ferguson and Jennings represent the primary options reported so far. Additional names could still surface before a decision.

The transition period has left the press operation without a permanent spokesperson. Filling the role remains a priority for the administration.