# Trump Names Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary

> Trump appoints Fox News and CNN commentator Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary.
- Title: Trump Names Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary
- Summary: Trump appoints Fox News and CNN commentator Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary. Trump appointed Katie Zacharia, a Fox News and CNN commentator, as…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/trump-katie-zacharia-white-house-press-secretary-fox-news-1236906962
- Author: Todd Spangler
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:12:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katie zacharia, fox news, cnn, white house press secretary, trump media technology group, truth social, entertainment, culture
## Trump Appoints Katie Zacharia
Trump named Katie Zacharia, a Fox News and CNN commentator, as White House press secretary.
## Zacharia's Background
Zacharia previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem and served as general counsel to Fix California.
## Current Role
She currently serves as a senior communications adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
## Key takeaway

Trump appointed Katie Zacharia, a Fox News and CNN commentator, as White House press secretary after she served as a senior communications adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group.