Trump Names Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary

Trump appoints Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary. Details on her background and role.

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has named Katie Zacharia as his next White House press secretary, according to reports. The position has remained unfilled since Karoline Leavitt stepped down in late August.

Zacharia previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year and currently holds a senior communications role at Truth Social, the president’s social media platform. She is also a regular on Fox News and Newsmax.

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The White House has not yet confirmed whether she has accepted the offer. The New York Times was the first to report on the appointment, which remains under development.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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