An article summarized by Axios:
President Trump announced that Katie Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, will become the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who announced her departure in August. Trump praised Zacharia as a loyal and brilliant supporter of his administration, expressing confidence in her ability to work with the media, the American public, and White House officials.
Zacharia is a conservative lawyer and political commentator who currently serves as a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social. She previously spent approximately six weeks as a deputy assistant secretary for public affairs and spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security before leaving in March. She has also appeared as a commentator on Fox News, CNN, Newsmax, and other networks, and holds a law degree from Pepperdine University.
Although less well-known than some previous White House press secretaries, Zacharia is a vocal defender of Trump and his policies, particularly on immigration and border security. She assisted Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in key swing states and previously worked with Trump ally Richard Grenell at the conservative advocacy group Fix California. Zacharia called the appointment the honor of a lifetime and said she looks forward to working with reporters nationwide, acknowledging that following Leavitt will be a high standard to meet.
