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Trump's new press secretary faces first major test as White House briefing room enters new era

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Context

What happened: Katie Zacharia makes her White House briefing room debut Tuesday as press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, who left the role on Aug. 27. Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social. Key numbers: Briefing Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. Leavitt served 19 months. Trump's first term had four press secretaries. Why it matters: Zacharia, an attorney and former Trump Media adviser, takes over after weeks without a permanent press secretary. Sean Spicer said she has Trump's trust and will work well with the press corps. Coverage: 11 outlets in 24h

What changed

Katie Zacharia makes her White House briefing room debut Tuesday as press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, who left the role on Aug. 27. Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social.

Why it matters

Zacharia, an attorney and former Trump Media adviser, takes over after weeks without a permanent press secretary. Sean Spicer said she has Trump's trust and will work well with the press corps.

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