Donald Trump names Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary

President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, CNBC, ANI News, and MyJoyOnline reported. Trump announced on Truth Social that Zacharia will begin her term on Columbus Day, October 12, 2026, CNBC and ANI News noted. She is scheduled to hold her first introductory news conference from the White House Press Briefing Room on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M., CNBC reported. [2][4][6]

Zacharia is a lawyer and conservative commentator who works at Trump Media and Technology, CNBC reported. According to the Washington Examiner, she was the only serious contender for the position after Trump decided to strengthen his press team ahead of the midterm elections. FTMQ News reported earlier that Zacharia succeeds Karoline Leavitt in the press secretary role and previously served as a senior communications adviser for Truth Social. [1][2][11][12]

The White House press secretary is a senior official whose main role is to act as spokesperson for the executive branch of the United States federal government. The official speaks on behalf of the president, senior aides, and government policies. A probe was also launched into financial trades connected to her selection, The News International reported. [5][7]