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Democrats 'afraid' of Jennings as White House press secretary, Sellers says

The Hill · August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Democrats 'afraid' of Jennings as White House press secretary, Sellers says

Former South Carolina state Rep.

Bakari Sellers (D) on Wednesday quipped that Democrats are "afraid" of fellow CNN political commentator Scott Jennings becoming the next White House press secretary.

"Let me help, Scott," Sellers told other "NewsNight with Abby Phillip" panelists, including Jennings.

"Democrats are afraid of Scott Jennings becoming press secretary.

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