Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, effective Columbus Day. Zacharia is a senior communications advisor at Trump Media and general counsel for Fix California, a conservative group founded by Richard Grenell. Zacharia succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who left in late August to take maternity leave before joining Fox News. The president praised her commitment and experience on Truth Social, where he announced the appointment along with an introductory news conference schedule. Her background includes roles at the Department of Homeland Security and appearances as a commentator on conservative media outlets like Fox News.
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