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President-elect Donald Trump may be considering conservative radio host and Fox News contributor Laura Ingraham for the position of White House press secretary. Ingraham is a defense attorney, and served as a Supreme Court law clerk. She also played a central role in Trump’s election campaign, helping Trump express criticism of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, as well as using her popularity to gain him supporters and give him a voice. Ingraham has also stated that she does not see Jews as a minority. In May 2016, she “forgot” on Twitter that Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders was actually Jewish, writing, “Now,...

Ingraham would not comment for this article. A source familiar told The Hill that she's in contact with people in Trump's inner circle and has expressed interest in the role. The president-elect and his inner circle hold Ingraham in the highest esteem. They view her as tough, admire her rhetorical skills, and believe she'd powerfully convey Trump's anti-establishment message. Selecting Ingraham would send a signal that Trump has no interest in softening his relationships with the Republican leaders in Washington, D.C.