Politics · October 9, 2026
Trump picks Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
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Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and attorney, has been offered the position of White House Press Secretary. The role has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt departed in late August 2024. Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social) and previously held a brief role as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. The offer comes as the administration seeks to address messaging concerns expressed by the President.
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and attorney, has been offered the position of White House Press Secretary. The role has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt departed in late August 2024. Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social) and previously held a brief role as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. The offer comes as the administration seeks to address messaging concerns expressed by the President.