He could rip some new assholes for MSM critters if he were to be Press Secretary.
Press secretary has no executive powers to change anything. Words are just speech. Only feel good moments, then nothing. As homeland secretary Vivek could make significant difference. He is not your typical country club Republican afraid to ruffle feathers.
That’s probably true, but I doubt he would accept it. He’s looking for something bigger. He’s looking for something to bolster his national profile, that he can use as a stepping stone to bigger things, after Trump. Press Secretary, influential though it may be, is not high status enough for him. He’d essentially be a salaried employee whose sole job description would be to defend the Trump administration. Not a good look for someone whose agenda is to build his own brand. He wants a cabinet position with managerial powers, to demonstrate his prowess (if it exists).
Commerce secretary for vivek
National security is more important than insulting journalists as press secretary.