President Donald Trump announced that Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator who has regularly appeared on Fox News, to be the new White House press secretary.
She takes over the role from Karoline Leavitt, who is joining Fox News as a contributor.
Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the Truth Social network. The California native previously served as a spokesperson and deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump announced Zacharia’s appointment Friday in a Truth Social post, noting that she is “a frequent Commentator on outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax.”
Zacharia was “previously involved in my Campaigns, assisting in key Swing States, where we won 7 out of 7. She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning,” Trump wrote. “She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA! I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration.”
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