Katie Zacharia named new White House press secretary by Trump
Katie Zacharia attend as Jean Shafiroff Hosts Holiday Party in Honor of New York Women's Foundation at Private Residence on December 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
Dig deeper:
Trump revealed his selection of Zacharia on his Truth Social platform, where he often makes political and official announcements. Zacharia is a conservative commentator for Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the social media site.
What they're saying:
In naming Zacharia, Trump described her as "a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning."
Zacharia briefly worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year and has been a commentator for Fox News and Newsmax. Trump said Zacharia had been involved in his presidential campaigns, notably in swing states.
A request for comment left with Zacharia was not immediately answered. A LinkedIn profile noted that she earned a law degree from Pepperdine University.
The backstory:
Leavitt announced her departure Aug. 12 and left the position Aug. 27.
She will serve as an on-air contributor on Fox News Channel beginning Nov. 1, the network said Monday.
Leavitt became press secretary in January 2025, and left the position, she said, to spend more time with her young children. Prior to serving in the White House, Leavitt was national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
The Source: The Associated Press contributed to this report. The story is based on President Donald Trump’s announcement on Truth Social, background information about Katie Zacharia’s work with Trump Media & Technology Group, This story was reported from Los Angeles.