Katie Zacharia Picked as Trump’s New White House Press Secretary

According to Reuters, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter[2], that Zacharia had been picked for the role.NBC News reports that Trump wrote on Truth Social: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia"[1]. Trump also told reporters, according to CNN, that "we just hired a new press secretary, and she's going to be, I think, terrific."[3]NBC News reports that Zacharia responded on Truth Social, writing that "following the fabulous Karoline Leavitt is a high standard, and one worth meeting."[1]CNN reports that Zacharia served as a senior communications adviser at the Trump Media and Technology Group and Truth Social since June, which followed a two-month stint as a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security[3]. AFP, as cited by Al Arabiya, reported that she is a frequent commentator on conservative television networks including Fox News and Newsmax[4].The Daily Beast reports that her résumé includes an internship at the Republican National Committee, later serving as its press secretary in 2024, and a stint in the George W. Bush White House's Office of Political Affairs[5].According to TheWrap, Leavitt announced her departure in August to spend more time with her family[6]. NBC News reports that Fox News announced this week that it had hired Leavitt as an on-air contributor.[1]