Top Stories · October 14, 2026
Hi, I’m Your New Press Secretary, and It’s My First Time Reading Words Out Loud
Katie Zacharia made her debut as White House Press Secretary on October 13, 2026, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. The briefing, which followed a rapid hiring process, lasted approximately 14 minutes and included an eight-minute opening statement regarding administration achievements and six minutes of questions. During the session, Zacharia announced the resignation of Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. The appearance was notable for its brevity and the fact that questions were taken from only three pre-selected media outlets.
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- Katie Zacharia is the new White House Press Secretary succeeding Karoline Leavitt.
- Zacharia's first briefing took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, around 9:30-9:40 a.m.
- The briefing lasted approximately 14 minutes, with 8 minutes for opening remarks and 6 minutes for questions.
- Questions were taken from three specific outlets: Breitbart, Fox News, and the Daily Mail.
- Zacharia announced the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- Zacharia previously worked for Trump Media & Technology Group and had a brief stint at the Department of Homeland Security.
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