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Trump names Katie Zakaria as White House press secretary
U.S. President Donald Trump has named Katie Zakaria as the White House press secretary.
She replaces Caroline Levitt, who left the job at the end of August to spend more time with her family.
The press secretary speaks for the president and administration, answers reporters’ questions and explains policy decisions.
Zakaria has appeared on conservative outlets including Fox News and Newsmax, where she defended Trump and his policies.
She has also worked in public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security and as a communications adviser at Trump Media and Technology Group.
Trump said he was confident in her ability and praised her support for his campaigns.
In the new role, she will face questions about the administration’s policies amid political divisions and tensions between Trump and parts of the media.
Donald Trump appointed conservative commentator Katie Zakaria as White House press secretary.
Zakaria succeeds Caroline Levitt, who left the post at the end of August.
Trump announced the appointment on Friday through his Truth Social platform.
Zakaria has appeared on conservative outlets including Fox News and Newsmax and previously worked in public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump praised Zakaria as a loyal supporter and said Levitt had done an excellent job.
- Who
- Donald Trump appointed Katie Zakaria, a conservative commentator, as White House press secretary.
- What
- Zakaria will succeed Caroline Levitt as the administration’s spokesperson.
- When
- Trump announced the appointment on Friday; the article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The White House. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It is a great honor for me to appoint Katie Zakaria as the White House Press Secretary
Caroline Levitt left the press secretary position, saying she wanted to devote more time to her family.
Trump announced Zakaria’s appointment on Truth Social.
- Appointee
- Katie Zakaria
- Position
- White House press secretary
- Predecessor
- Caroline Levitt
- Announcement platform
- Truth Social
- Previous public affairs role
- Spokesperson and deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Sources
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