Donald Trump Urges New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia to Reconsider Position

US President Donald Trump tells newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia that she should reconsider her role in the administration.

Editorial Desk

October 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — US President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that he has advised his newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, to reconsider taking on the role.

The development follows Trump’s initial announcement naming Zacharia as the incoming press secretary to succeed Karoline Leavitt, whose resignation was first disclosed by the president on August 12.

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In selecting Zacharia, the administration brought in a conservative commentator whom Trump previously described as a devoted fan to serve as his primary spokesperson.

Reflecting on the extensive search for the position, Trump noted that he received an unprecedented volume of interest, remarking that he had never experienced such a massive influx of job applications before.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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