# Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary

> Trump appoints Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, as his new White House press secretary.
- Title: Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary · BBC News
- Summary: Trump appoints Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, as his new White House press secretary. Trump chose Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.com/news/articles/c5rmy73zr0rro
- Published: 2026-10-09T22:41:21.791+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump chose Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator with a history of supporting his policies, to be his next White House press secretary.