Trump picks Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Trump appoints conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump appointed Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, filling a vacancy left by the departure of Karoline Leavitt.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia. Katie currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to truthsocial (Trump Media & Technology Group), where she has been outstanding! A native of California, Katie previously served as Spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Katie is a distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, an attorney, and a frequent Commentator on outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax. She was previously involved in my Campaigns, assisting in key Swing States, where we won 7 out of 7. She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA! I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration. Katie is replacing the fabulous Karoline Leavitt, who did a fantastic job as Press Secretary. Good luck Katie! Trump” on October 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 6th message released today, and the last post was 12 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 5 of his 399 posts over the last 30 days classified as Government Reform posts.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia posed at Washington D.C. on 10/09/2026.
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Zacharia, a conservative commentator and attorney, serves as a senior communications adviser for truthsocial and previously worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, according to cbsnews. She succeeds Leavitt, who stepped down from the role of White House press secretary in August 2026, according to theguardian.
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