It's that time again — time to speculate about who might inherit one of the toughest jobs in Washington: communications director of the Trump White House. With the resignation of Hope Hicks, five people have served as President Trump's top press aide since his election. Here is a semi-serious list of possible candidates:Mercedes SchlappThe White House director of strategic communications is probably the most natural pick. Schlapp is experienced; she was working in the George W. Bush White House press shop when Hicks was still in middle school. One potential downside: As I mentioned, Trump's communications directors tend not to last long.

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2018 17:30 UTC