Katie Zacharia named Trump's press secretary

Katie Zacharia, 42, became Trump's new press secretary after being announced on Friday.

“this job is not about me”

Zacharia says job is 'not about me'

Zacharia stated the role is 'not about me' but 'about him' and his communication with the American people.

“this job is not about me”

Zacharia praises Trump's leadership

Zacharia called Trump 'the most energetic, intense president we have ever seen' and his policies 'the most effective and exciting'.

“the most energetic, intense president we have ever seen”

Zacharia works for Truth Social

Zacharia is a senior communications advisor for Trump's Truth Social social media platform.

Trump announced Zacharia on Truth Social

Trump announced Zacharia would follow Karoline Leavitt on Truth Social after Leavitt left the position on August 27.

Zacharia replaced Leavitt

Zacharia took over from Karoline Leavitt, who left the position on August 27 after announcing her departure on August 12.

Zacharia's background

Zacharia started as a college intern for the Republican National Committee and earned her undergraduate degree at Pepperdine’s Seaver College.

Zacharia's legal experience

Zacharia worked in the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Bush administration and spent three years in China working for the World Bank.

Zacharia's family

Zacharia is married to Hollywood producer Tyler Zacharia and has four children together.

Zacharia's social media presence

Zacharia has over 42,000 Instagram followers and is known for her unapologetic conservative views.

Zacharia's political career

Zacharia has been outspoken about backlash she has faced for supporting Trump and called politics 'BRUTAL' with 'DAILY heat'.

“brutal”

Zacharia's role in Trump's administration

Zacharia replaced Tricia McLaughlin as the on-camera face of Trump's immigration crackdown in February.

Zacharia's previous role at DHS

Zacharia served as deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security for six weeks.

Zacharia's controversy at DHS

Zacharia was reportedly pushed out of DHS over her close ties to Corey Lewandowski, Kristi Noem's DHS adviser.

Zacharia's response to DHS controversy

Zacharia denied reports she was pushed out of DHS, saying constant travel between Washington and California was too hard on her family.

Trump's praise for Zacharia

Trump called Zacharia 'a devoted fan and member of MAGA' who would 'deliver strong results' and has an 'unblemished record of support'.