WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has officially appointed conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as the incoming White House Press Secretary. The appointment makes Zacharia the sixth individual to serve as chief White House spokesperson across Trump’s presidential tenures.
Zacharia succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who departed the administration in August to transition into a role with Fox News.
Profile & Experience
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Current Role: Operates within Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent enterprise behind Truth Social.
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Government & Political Experience: Served as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and worked extensively across key battleground states on Trump’s electoral campaigns.
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Public Reaction: Announcing the decision on Truth Social, President Trump highlighted Zacharia’s loyalty and dedication to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. Expressing her gratitude on X, Zacharia described serving the country as an honor, particularly as the nation marks its 250-year milestone.
