Donald Trump Names Steven Cheung To Serve As White House Communications Director

Ted Johnson

15 November 2024 at 1:40 pm·1-min read

Steven Cheung, who served as one of Donald Trump’s top spokespersons during his presidential campaign, will move to the White House to serve as assistant to the president and communications director.

Cheung had been director of communications for the campaign, and previously served in the Trump White House as director of strategic response.

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Trump also named Sergio Gor as assistant to the president and director of the Presidential Personnel Office.

Trump has yet to name a press secretary. Earlier this week, Mediaite reported that Alina Habba, one of Trump’s lawyers, turned down the job.

Habba wrote on X, “While I am flattered by the support and speculation, the role of Press Secretary is not a role I am considering. Although I love screaming from a podium I will be better served in other capacities.”

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