Politics · October 9, 2026
Trump confirms Katie Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary
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President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who departed in August 2026. Zacharia, a lawyer and mother of four, previously served briefly as a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security and most recently worked as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social). She has a long history in Republican politics, including work for the George W. Bush administration and Ric Grenell’s Fix California organization. Trump cited her loyalty and MAGA credentials in his announcement, while Zacharia expressed her intent to work effectively with the White House press corps.
President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who departed in August 2026. Zacharia, a lawyer and mother of four, previously served briefly as a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security and most recently worked as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social). She has a long history in Republican politics, including work for the George W. Bush administration and Ric Grenell’s Fix California organization. Trump cited her loyalty and MAGA credentials in his announcement, while Zacharia expressed her intent to work effectively with the White House press corps.