Trump appoints conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary
President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and former senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, as the new White House press secretary. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who resigned in August to join Fox News. Zacharia previously served briefly as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security and has appeared as a commentator on Fox News and Newsmax.
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Trump appoints former TV commentator Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary
US President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who resigned unexpectedly at the end of August. Trump announced the appointment on his Truth Social platform, praising Zacharia as a 'loyal and brilliant supporter' with a 'flawless track record.' Zacharia, a conservative lawyer and former TV commentator for Fox News and Newsmax, previously worked as a communications consultant for Trump Media & Technology Group and briefly served as deputy spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from Pepperdine University. Leavitt, who became the youngest White House press secretary at the start of Trump's second term, cited the need to spend more time with her two young children as the reason for her departure. Leavitt was known for her sharp-tongued style, often criticizing journalists and accusing media of spreading fake news.
Read sourceTrump Appoints Truth Social Advisor Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary
President Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Katie Zacharia as the next White House Press Secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), where Trump states she has been outstanding. A California native, she previously served as Spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. She is a graduate of Pepperdine University and its Caruso School of Law, an attorney, and a commentator on Fox News and Newsmax. Trump noted her involvement in his campaigns, assisting in key swing states where he claims they won 7 out of 7. He described her as having an unblemished record of support and being a loyal and brilliant supporter and a devoted member of MAGA. Trump expressed confidence that she will deliver strong results for the country, work well with the media, the American people, and his administration.
Read sourceConservative commentator Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary job
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been offered the position of White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed to the BBC. Zacharia currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind former President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, where she has been employed since June. She previously had a brief stint as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security from February to March of this year. If confirmed, she would become the president's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations. The role involves managing contentious relationships with the press, coordinating with White House departments, and providing media advice to the president. Former Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who left the White House in August, has reportedly taken a job with Fox News. The BBC has contacted Zacharia for comment.
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Katie Zacharia Selected as New White House Press Secretary by Trump
Multiple major news outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, ABC News, and The Daily Beast, report that Katie Zacharia has been selected by President Donald Trump to serve as the next White House press secretary. The reports, aggregated by Google News, indicate that Zacharia, a conservative commentator and former aide, has been offered or picked for the role. The Daily Beast refers to her as an 'ICE Barbie aide' and notes her age as 41. The selection is a key appointment for the Trump administration's communications team.
Read sourceKatie Zacharia selected as next White House press secretary, multiple news outlets report
Multiple major news outlets, including NBC News, The New York Times, CNBC, CNN, and The Daily Beast, are reporting that Katie Zacharia has been selected or offered the role of White House press secretary under President Donald Trump. The reports, aggregated by Google News, indicate that Zacharia, a Trump media advisor, will be the next press secretary. The Daily Beast refers to her as an 'ICE Barbie aide' and notes she is 41 years old. The reports are consistent in naming Zacharia for the position, though the exact timing of the appointment and her acceptance are not detailed in the provided summaries.
Read sourceTrump Appoints Katie Zacharia, Former Truth Social Aide, as Press Secretary
The White House has selected Katie Zacharia as the new press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt who left in August to join Fox News as an on-air contributor. Zacharia, 42, previously served as senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social. The appointment was first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by CBS News. The article, published by The New Republic on October 9, 2026, characterizes Zacharia as a 'MAGA communications adviser' and notes her previous role within Trump's media organization. The story is described as developing.
Read sourceKatie Zacharia Selected as White House Press Secretary, Multiple Outlets Report
Multiple major news outlets, including Reuters, CNBC, CNN, The Guardian, and ABC News, are reporting that Katie Zacharia has been selected or offered the role of White House press secretary. The reports describe Zacharia as a Trump media advisor and conservative commentator. The selection is being widely covered as a significant personnel decision for the incoming administration. The reports are consistent in their core claim, though some outlets frame it as an offer while others state she has been picked or selected for the position.
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