Donald Trump appoints Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary

President Donald Trump announced on Friday the selection of conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. President Trump described her as a staunch loyal supporter and a brilliant advocate for his administration. She will replace Karoline Leavitt, who resigned from the position in August after becoming one of the most recognizable public representatives of Trump's second administration.

Zacharia, a lawyer and communications advisor for Trump's media company, replaced Leavitt, who became the youngest White House press secretary in American history at 27 upon her appointment in January 2025. Zacharia has a strong background in conservative politics, including her role as a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security and her work with_fix California_, a conservative advocacy group.

Her appointment marks a significant position as the press secretary, who is responsible for briefing the media, addressing questions about administration policies, and serving as a chief defender of the president.