Trump's new White House press secretary was asked about balancing work and motherhood. Here's what she said.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, who has four children, was asked about balancing work and family at her first briefing.
Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed White House press secretary, addressed work-life balance during her inaugural press briefing. Her predecessor, Karoline Leavitt, resigned to dedicate more time to her two young children. Asked by Elina Shirazi from The Daily Mail about managing her dual responsibilities, Zacharia emphasized that her children would always come first.
Having grown up raising her own four children aged between 6 and 12, she acknowledged the demanding nature of the job but reiterated that family would always take precedence. Zacharia revealed that her family will relocate from California to Washington, DC, to be closer to her work. She previously worked as a senior communications advisor for Trump Media and stated she plans to involve her family in her role as much as possible.
Despite the rigorous demands of her new position, Zacharia expressed her commitment to being present for her children, vowing to include them in her work whenever feasible. She also praised President Trump for trusting her with the role, highlighting his support for working mothers. The White House communications director, Steven Cheung, praised Zacharia's qualifications and skills, expressing confidence in her ability to effectively communicate the administration's achievements to the American people.
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