# Trump's new QAnon press secretary exposes his desperation

> Trump appoints QAnon loyalist as press secretary, revealing his craving for adulation.
- Title: Trump's new QAnon press secretary exposes his desperation
- Summary: Trump appoints QAnon loyalist as press secretary, revealing his craving for adulation. Trump hired Katie Zacharia, a QAnon adherent with no legal…
- Keywords: katie zacharia, qanom, trump, press secretary, white house, maga, conspiracy theories, nfl, midterms, democrats, republicans, qanom conspiracy
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/14/trumps-new-qanon-press-secretary-exposes-his-desperation
- Author: Amanda Marcotte
- Published: 2026-10-14T10:45:27+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: katie zacharia, qanom, trump, press secretary, white house, maga, conspiracy theories, nfl, midterms, democrats, republicans, qanom conspiracy
## Trump appoints QAnon press secretary
Trump named Katie Zacharia, a QAnon adherent with no legal credentials, as his new press secretary.
## Zacharia's media background
Zacharia has cable news experience on far-right channels like Newsmax and One America News, and previously worked as DHS spokesperson.
## Zacharia's first briefing
Zacharia struggled during her first White House briefing, haltingly reading a statement about amplifying Trump's wins and answering only three reporters.
## Zacharia's family response
Zacharia corrected herself multiple times during questions, saying 'my president' before correcting to 'my husband' when asked about her family.
## Zacharia's early dismissal
Zacharia ended her briefing after seven minutes, directing reporters to the tarmac where Trump would board Marine One.
## Critics of Zacharia
Independent journalist Aaron Rupar called Zacharia 'a press secretary who can barely read', while Jen Psaki labeled her performance 'basically an SNL skit'.
## Trump's praise for Zacharia
Trump praised Zacharia as a 'devoted fan' with 'an unblemished record of support' for himself, despite her lack of special skills.
## Zacharia's QAnon history
Zacharia has a history of promoting QAnon conspiracy theories, including Pizzagate and false claims about John Podesta being a pedophile.
## Zacharia's legal credentials
Zacharia claims no legal credentials, with no evidence she passed the bar exam or is licensed to practice law in any state.
## Zacharia's bar exam claim
When asked where she passed the bar exam, Zacharia claimed she moved to China, which has no authority to grant U.S. law licenses.
## Zacharia's role compared to Harp
Zacharia's role is less about press strategy and more about giving Trump the 'hardcore Natalie Harp treatment' to flatter him.
## Trump's QAnon revival
Trump's administration revived QAnon conspiracy theories despite low approval ratings, framing it as a way to remind supporters of his perceived greatness.
## Trump's focus on adulation
Trump is prioritizing his need for adulation over political strategy, abandoning midterms to retreat into a fantasy world where he is worshipped.
## Key takeaway

Trump hired Katie Zacharia, a QAnon adherent with no legal credentials, as press secretary to prioritize his need for adulation over political strategy.