Trump picks "loyal" Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary

What happened: President Trump announced Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and Truth Social senior communications adviser, as the next White House press secretary, praising her loyalty and support. Key numbers: The press secretary role has been vacant since Karoline Leavitt left in late August. The briefing room has not hosted a briefing since Sept. 3. Why it matters: Zacharia said she looks forward to working with the White House press corps and called following Karoline Leavitt a high standard worth meeting. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

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