Politics · October 9, 2026
Who is Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia? A California native mom-of-four with a Hollywood husband
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President Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as the new White House Press Secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who departed in August. Zacharia, a California-based lawyer and mother of four, most recently served as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social). Her professional background includes a brief tenure at the Department of Homeland Security earlier in 2026, legal work for the election integrity group Fix California, and internships within the George W. Bush administration. The appointment comes amid a vacancy in formal press briefings and shortly before the 2026 midterm elections.
President Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as the new White House Press Secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who departed in August. Zacharia, a California-based lawyer and mother of four, most recently served as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social). Her professional background includes a brief tenure at the Department of Homeland Security earlier in 2026, legal work for the election integrity group Fix California, and internships within the George W. Bush administration. The appointment comes amid a vacancy in formal press briefings and shortly before the 2026 midterm elections.