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PoliticsdomesticOct 9, 2026

Trump Taps Fox News Contributor Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary

President Donald Trump has announced the selection of conservative commentator and media personality Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia, who has frequently appeared on networks like Fox News, CNN, and Newsmax, will step into the prominent administrative role. She takes over the position from Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, in a simultaneous media shuffle, Leavitt is transitioning to a contributor role at Fox News, highlighting the ongoing revolving door between conservative media personalities and high-profile political appointments.

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PoliticsdomesticOct 9, 2026

Trump Appoints Fox News Contributor Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary

President Donald Trump has named conservative commentator and Fox News contributor Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia steps into the role succeeding Karoline Leavitt, who is moving in the opposite direction to become a contributor at Fox News. Prior to this appointment, Zacharia worked as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media.

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PoliticsdomesticOct 9, 2026

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

Conservative commentator and communications adviser Katie Zacharia has been offered the position of White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed. Zacharia currently works at Trump Media & Technology Group and would become the president's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who departed the role in August. The demanding role encompasses managing media relationships, coordinating communications strategy, and advising the president while overseeing a high-volume press office.

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