Trump appoints Katie Zacharia

President Donald Trump announced Katie Zacharia will serve as next White House Press Secretary, choosing a Trump Media communications adviser and former Department of Homeland Security official to succeed Karoline Leavitt.

Zacharia takes over press role

Zacharia, a California native, previously served as a DHS spokesperson and deputy assistant secretary for public affairs, and will lead White House communications less than four weeks before November 3 elections.

Zacharia's background

Zacharia graduated from Pepperdine University and the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, works as an attorney, and has appeared as a commentator on Fox News and Newsmax.

Leavitt's departure

Leavitt completed her final day as White House Press Secretary on August 27, leaving the position vacant since August 27, and joined Fox News as an on-air contributor starting November 1.

Zacharia's social media

Zacharia thanked Trump for the 'distinguished privilege' of serving as White House Press Secretary, stating the work would focus on communicating the administration's major wins to the American people.

“The work ahead is to continue delivering strong results for our Country and communicating to the American people the major wins that this Administration is making every single day.”