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Katie Zacharia named next White House press secretary
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is expected to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
In brief
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is expected to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and Trump Media communications adviser, is expected to become White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt who left in late August. Originally reported…
Conservative commentator tapped for press secretary role
Katie Zacharia is expected to be named the next White House press secretary, according to two White House officials and a source familiar with the decision.
Zacharia replaces Leavitt in the role
Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the White House in late August. Fox News announced this week that it had hired Leavitt as an on-air contributor.
Current role at Trump Media
Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs President Donald Trump's Truth Social website.
Prior government experience
She briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security in a communications role earlier this year, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Regular presence on conservative media
Zacharia is a regular presence on conservative media, including appearances on Fox News, Fox Business and Newsmax, and she often defends the Trump administration on her X account.
Background and education
Zacharia lives in California and has four children. She earned a law degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and serves as a member of its dean's council.
Start date and details pending
Zacharia's start date and other details have yet to be announced. The New York Times was first to report the selection.
The one thing
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and Trump Media communications adviser, is expected to become White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt who left in late August.
