# Trump Considered Maria Bartiromo for Press Secretary

> Trump reportedly wanted Maria Bartiromo as press secretary before Katie Zacharia.
- Title: Trump Considered Maria Bartiromo for Press Secretary · TheWrap
- Summary: Trump reportedly wanted Maria Bartiromo as press secretary before Katie Zacharia. Trump considered Maria Bartiromo for White House press secretary role…
- Keywords: donald trump, maria bartiromo, katie zacharia, white house, press secretary, fox news, fox business, entertainment, culture, business, Trump, Considered
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/donald-trump-maria-bartiromo-for-press-secretary-before-katie-zacharia-report
- Author: Daren DeFrank
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:01:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, maria bartiromo, katie zacharia, white house, press secretary, fox news, fox business, entertainment, culture, business
## Trump's Press Secretary Search
Trump reportedly wanted Maria Bartiromo for White House press secretary role before Katie Zacharia.
## Bartiromo's Fox Exit
Bartiromo left Fox News Media in September after 12 ½ years, rebranding her shows.
## No Immediate Response
White House and Bartiromo representatives did not respond to TheWrap's requests for comment.
## Key takeaway

Trump considered Maria Bartiromo for White House press secretary role before Katie Zacharia.