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Context
What happened: President Donald Trump appointed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, announced on Truth Social. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who left in August and joined Fox News.
Key numbers: Zacharia is 41, a mother of four, based in California. She left her DHS spokesperson job on April 1 after about six weeks.
Why it matters: Mediaite, citing reports, says her ties to Ric Grenell and Corey Lewandowski could shift West Wing power dynamics. NBC News notes Trump has complained that "we're not doing a good job of public relations.
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What changed
President Donald Trump appointed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, announced on Truth Social. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who left in August and joined Fox News.
Why it matters
Mediaite, citing reports, says her ties to Ric Grenell and Corey Lewandowski could shift West Wing power dynamics. NBC News notes Trump has complained that "we're not doing a good job of public relations.
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Oct 10, 2026 03:28 AM ET