The New York Post reported on Aug. 12 that White House communications director Zhang Zhenxi is a leading candidate to replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Zhang, a California native, previously worked for then‑Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Press secretaries are often promoted from inside the White House communications team. As of the afternoon of Aug. 12, prediction market Kalshi put Zhang’s probability of succeeding Leavitt at 13%.

2026-08-14

The New York Post reported on Aug. 12 that White House communications director Zhang Zhenxi is a leading candidate to replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Zhang, a California native, previously worked for then‑Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Press secretaries are often promoted from inside the White House communications team. As of the afternoon of Aug. 12, prediction market Kalshi put Zhang’s probability of succeeding Leavitt at 13%.