# Katie Zacharia transitions out of White House role

> White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is stepping down after Trump urged her to reconsider her position.
- Title: Katie Zacharia transitions out of White House role | Shortify
- Summary: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is stepping down after Trump urged her to reconsider her position. Trump asked White House press secretary Katie…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/trump-says-he-asked-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-reconsider-she-wants-position/19944604
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:45:52+00:00
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- Topics: katie zacharia, white house, donald trump, press secretary, administration, transition, news, local
## Katie Zacharia stepping down
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of her role as Trump urged her to reconsider her position.

> I said to her, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. You think about it, but I would reconsider'
## Trump's request for reconsideration
Trump told Zacharia she could leave the position if she wanted, saying 'This is a lot tougher'.

> She said, 'This is a lot tougher. I said, 'Welcome to the world of Trump.'
## New role to be announced
Zacharia will move to a new administration role that will be revealed later this week.
## Key takeaway

Trump asked White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to reconsider her role as she transitions into another administration position.