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Donald Trump has nominated Katie Zacharia to replace Karoline Leavitt as the White House press secretary. Zacharia currently holds the position of senior communications advisor at Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, a platform run by Trump. She would be taking over the role previously held by Karoline Leavitt, who departed from the position in August in order to spend more time with her young children.

Zacharia has a robust background in politics and communications. Prior to her current role, she served as a spokesperson for former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Security. She has also been a commentator for Fox News and Newsmax. Her professional journey includes serving as a general counsel for the conservative nonprofit Fix California, and she previously worked as an intern in the White House during President George W. Bush's second term, in 2006.

In terms of education, Zacharia holds a Bachelor's degree in political science and government from Pepperdine University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. She is married to Tyler Zacharia, a film producer who has worked on projects like "Young Washington" and "David," both produced by Angel Studios. The couple has four children. Zacharia is currently awaiting her response to the job offer.