Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Trump Names Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary
Donald Trump said Katie Zacharia will take over as White House press secretary from Karoline Leavitt.
The press secretary speaks with reporters and explains what the president and his administration are doing.
One report says Zacharia was offered the job, while others describe Trump as having appointed her.
Zacharia is a lawyer and a conservative commentator.
She works as a communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group.
She has also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and appeared on Fox News and Newsmax.
Trump praised her support and said she had helped his campaigns in important states.
Leavitt left the job in August and is expected to become a Fox News contributor on November 1.
Donald Trump announced Katie Zacharia as his choice to succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
An administration official told AFP Zacharia had been offered the job; other reports describe the announcement as an appointment.
Zacharia is an attorney and conservative commentator who works as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group.
She previously served in public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security and has appeared on Fox News and Newsmax.
Leavitt left the role in August and is set to become a Fox News on-air contributor on November 1.
- Who
- Donald Trump announced Katie Zacharia as his choice to succeed Karoline Leavitt.
- What
- Zacharia was named as the next White House press secretary; an AFP report said she had been offered the position.
- When
- Trump announced the selection on Friday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The White House, United States.
- Why
- Trump praised Zacharia's support and campaign work and said he was confident she would do well in the role.
Job offer reported
Appointment announced
Zacharia's status
Job offer reported
An administration official told AFP that Zacharia had been offered the job.
Appointment announced
Other reports say Trump announced or appointed Zacharia as the next White House press secretary.
- Selected candidate
- Katie Zacharia
- Position
- White House press secretary
- Selection announcement
- Trump announced Zacharia on Friday, October 10, 2026, including in a post on Truth Social.
- Appointment status
- An administration official told AFP Zacharia had been offered the job; other articles describe her as appointed or selected.
- Professional background
- Attorney, conservative commentator, and senior communications adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group.
- Previous government role
- Served as a spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security; reports say she left after around two months.
- Outgoing press secretary
- Karoline Leavitt announced her departure on August 12 and left the position on August 27.
- Leavitt's next role
- Fox News said Leavitt would become an on-air contributor beginning November 1.
Sources
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