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Katie Zacharia tapped as next White House press secretary

Axios·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Katie Zacharia tapped as next White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and current senior communications advisor at Trump Media & Technology Group, has been offered the White House press secretary post, according to sources. If she accepts, she will replace Karoline Leavitt, who announced her departure in August. Zacharia is a conservative lawyer and commentator with experience on Fox News, CNN, and other outlets.

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