Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary

President Donald Trump on Friday named Katie Zacharia, a conservative attorney and television commentator, as the next White House press secretary, filling the post Karoline Leavitt left at the end of August. Trump announced the pick on Truth Social on Oct. 9, writing, “It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia.” A White House official confirmed the move to the Washington Examiner, saying, “She has been offered the position.”

Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the company that runs Truth Social. Trump called her work there “outstanding” and said he is confident she “will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary.” Her start date has not yet been announced. The appointment comes less than a month before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, putting a new face at the podium during the most intense stretch of the political calendar.

Details & Background

Zacharia, 41, is a California native who earned her undergraduate and law degrees at Pepperdine University. Before joining the administration, she was a frequent commentator on Fox News and Newsmax and served as general counsel for Fix California, a conservative advocacy group founded by longtime Trump ally Richard Grenell. She also worked on Trump’s 2024 campaign efforts in key swing states, and Trump described her in his announcement as “a devoted fan and member of MAGA!”