In brief
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been chosen as White House press secretary, the sixth person to hold the role across both Trump administrations. The appointment follows former press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s exit to Fox News and coincides with Zacharia’s brief tenure at Homeland Security and work with Trump Media. As press secretary, she will manage the president’s media strategy, coordinate with White House offices, and act as the primary liaison with the press. Her appointment marks a new chapter in the administration’s communication approach.
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and former Communications Adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, has been confirmed as the White House press secretary. This makes her the president’s sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations.
Her appointment comes just after former press secretary Karoline Leavitt left the White House to join Fox News. Zacharia’s background also includes a brief stint as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year.
As press secretary, she will oversee the Office of the White House Press Secretary, coordinate the president’s media strategy, and serve as the primary liaison between the administration and the press.
Her role will involve managing the influx of inquiries and requests that come through the office every day, and balancing the administration’s messaging with media scrutiny.
