Who is Katie Zacharia, Trump’s next White House press secretary?

The article reports that President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and communications adviser for Trump Media and Technology Group, to serve as his next White House press secretary. She will replace Karoline Leavitt,who left the position in August. Zacharia’s appointment comes amidst ongoing legal challenges from outlets like Politico, MS Now, and CNN related to Trump’s decision to ban them from White House grounds. As she prepares to manage White House messaging during this critical period of Trump’s second term, the article provides background on her career and the factors leading to her selection.


President Donald Trump tapped Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and communications adviser for Trump Media and Technology Group, to serve as his next White House press secretary. Zacharia will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the White House in August.

Her appointment comes less than a month before the 2026 midterm elections and while Politico, MS Now, and CNN have active lawsuits against the administration over Trump’s move to ban them from White House grounds. As Zacharia prepares to lead the White House messaging through this significant moment in Trump’s second term as president, here is what to know about her background and what led her to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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