Trump appoints Katie Zacharia

Donald Trump chose conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to be his next White House press secretary.

Zacharia's background

Zacharia, 42, worked as a Republican National Committee intern and White House Office of Political Affairs intern during the Bush administration.

Trump's social media praise

Trump called Zacharia 'loyal' and 'a devoted fan and member of MAGA' on social media, noting her 'unblemished record of support'.

Zacharia's previous government role

Zacharia briefly worked as a Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman before joining Trump's media company.

Zacharia's political stance

Zacharia defended Trump's use of the White House for a UFC fight, calling it 'the kind of principles that founded our Constitutional Republic'.

“It's about not giving up the fight until the bitter end, I think there's no better summation of the American ethos than a good UFC fight.”

Zacharia's recent op-ed

Zacharia wrote an op-ed in the New York Post about refusing to remove her 'Make America Great Again' hat at her gym.

“I would never take my Trump hat off to appease the left. This is raw, unfiltered intolerance. Freedom of speech doesn't evaporate at the gym door.”

Former press secretary leaves

Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt left the role in August to focus on family.

Trump's loyalty focus

Political scientist Justin Buchler said Trump's appointments are based on personal loyalty and affiliation.