A former pageant winner already working inside the White House is attracting attention as a possible contender for one of the administration’s most demanding jobs.
The search for President Donald Trump’s next press secretary follows Katie Zacharia’s departure after just five days in the position. Zacharia had succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down to spend more time with her two young children.
According to The U.S. Sun, the current principal deputy press secretary is among the names generating speculation, although Trump has not announced his next choice.
Her background includes Republican communications roles, a longstanding interest in politics and a pageant platform encouraging young people to become involved in government.
Anna Kelly’s path from pageants to politics
Anna Kelly grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, outside Washington, DC, in a family she described as politically outspoken.
She attended Auburn University, studying political science with a minor in community and civic engagement,…
