{
  "id": 16100988,
  "title": "Karoline Leavitt Offers to Help Trump Replace Katie Zacharia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/karoline-leavitt-offers-to-help-trump-replace-katie-zacharia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:15:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/karoline-leavitt-trump-katie-zacharia-replacement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has expressed willingness to assist President Donald Trump in selecting his next chief spokesperson following her successor, Katie Zacharia's brief tenure, which lasted only five days. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Leavitt confirmed that Trump is actively considering candidates for the role post Zacharia's abrupt departure last week. \"I've offered my help to the president to help him select someone who can serve him and the country well,\" Leavitt stated. When questioned about Zacharia's short service period, Leavitt acknowledged the demanding nature of the position, noting that it requires substantial preparation and that an individual's performance may not be evident until they are in the role. She added, \"The job, obviously, was not for her, but we wish her and her family well.\" Zacharia was dismissed from the position on October 16 after a tumultuous first week, marked by a 14-minute debut briefing where she only fielded questions from three reporters. Additionally, she faced criticism over her lack of a law license, as she had not passed the bar exam. Trump had publicly encouraged Zacharia to reconsider the role hours before her resignation, citing harsh media treatment as a factor. Zacharia defended her briefing performance, attributing it to limited preparation time and praised the president in a farewell statement. Leavitt, who served as Trump's press secretary from January 2025 to August 2026, did not disclose the specifics of her private discussions with Trump. However, she did emphasize that the president seeks a spokesperson who is resilient, loyal, well-versed in his policies, and capable of handling tough questioning. \"There's a lot of qualified people who can have it,\" Leavitt said. \"It's just up to the president to make that decision.\" Fox News had announced earlier this month that Leavitt would join their network as a contributor starting November 1.",
  "summary": "The former White House press secretary says the job “was not for” her successor, who lasted just five days The post Karoline Leavitt Offers to Help Trump Replace Katie Zacharia appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Karoline Leavitt offers to help Trump select new spokesperson.",
    "Katie Zacharia's five-day tenure marked by briefings and criticism.",
    "Leavitt served as Trump's press secretary from 2025 to 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}