Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
The White House has announced that conservative commentator Katie Zacharia will take on the role of press secretary, according to a White House official. Currently serving as a communication adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, Zacharia would be the president's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations. Previously, she served as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security for a brief period.
Karoline Leavitt, the former White House Press Secretary, has reportedly joined Fox News, following her resignation from the White House in August. Zacharia has been a frequent guest on conservative media programs and has been working for Trump's media company and Truth Social platform since June, as indicated by her LinkedIn profile.
The role of White House press secretary extends beyond the briefings to managing relationships with the press, coordinating with other White House departments, and providing media advice to the president. Additionally, the press secretary oversees an office that receives a substantial volume of inquiries and requests each day.
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