Trump names Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] · 2026-10-09 18:37

Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia to be the next White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt who is set to depart in August. Zacharia, currently a communications adviser for Trump's Truth Social platform and a former spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, has been praised by Trump for her loyalty and abilities. The appointment was first reported by The New York Times. AI

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