Politics · October 9, 2026
White House has found replacement for Karoline Leavitt as 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. Zacharia, 42, is a lawyer and conservative media commentator who previously served a brief tenure as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year. She has also worked for Trump Media & Technology Group and Fix California. Trump emphasized Zacharia's loyalty and her involvement in his successful 2024 campaign in swing states. Leavitt, who left to spend time with her family, has reportedly joined Fox News as a contributor.
President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who departed in August. Zacharia, 42, is a lawyer and conservative media commentator who previously served a brief tenure as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year. She has also worked for Trump Media & Technology Group and Fix California. Trump emphasized Zacharia's loyalty and her involvement in his successful 2024 campaign in swing states. Leavitt, who left to spend time with her family, has reportedly joined Fox News as a contributor.