Politics · October 9, 2026
Katie Zacharia appointed White House press secretary, Trump says
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President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia, an attorney and communications professional, succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who departed the role in August. Previously a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, Zacharia has also served in the Department of Homeland Security and worked as a television commentator. The appointment fills a vacancy that had been managed through a rotation of high-profile administration officials since Leavitt's departure following the birth of her child.
President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia, an attorney and communications professional, succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who departed the role in August. Previously a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, Zacharia has also served in the Department of Homeland Security and worked as a television commentator. The appointment fills a vacancy that had been managed through a rotation of high-profile administration officials since Leavitt's departure following the birth of her child.