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Katie Zacharia addresses media in first briefing as White House press secretary – live

Zacharia – who recently served as a communications adviser to parent company of Truth Social – has replaced Karoline Leavitt Sign up for the US Breaking News email Ahead of her White House podium debut, Katie Zacharia reportedly monitored Donald Trump’s public schedule every day, and monitored his Truth Social, and made sure she was on-air when she assumed he might be watching, according to Politico , citing a perso…

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Zacharia is a conservative commentator and had been a communications adviser to the media company that President Donald Trump owns and operates his social media site.

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Katie Zacharia appointed as White House press secretary

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Current state

Katie Zacharia is serving as White House press secretary and has held her first White House briefing, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

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What changed

Katie Zacharia has begun actively serving as White House press secretary and held her first White House briefing on 13 October 2026.

Earlier in this event Trump appoints commentator and 'devoted fan' as White House press secretary Earlier coverage
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Katie Zacharia addresses media in first briefing as White House press secretary – live

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WATCH LIVE: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing

Zacharia is a conservative commentator and had been a communications adviser to the media company that President Donald Trump owns and operates his social media site.

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New White House press secretary a 'devoted fan' of Trump and MAGANPR – Politics
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New White House press secretary a 'devoted fan' of Trump and MAGA

Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's chief spokesperson.

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