President Donald Trump has chosen Katie Zacharia to be his next White House press secretary. Trump announced on Truth Social Friday that he had "just appointed" her, which she publicly announced shortly later.
"Thank you to President Trump for the distinguished privilege of serving as White House Press Secretary. Serving President Trump and the American people at this critical 250-year mark is the honor of a lifetime," Zacharia wrote on X, adding "I look forward to working with the White House press corps, and with reporters across the country, to get that record out."
Thank you to President Trump for the distinguished privilege of serving as White House Press Secretary. Serving President Trump and the American people at this critical 250-year mark is the honor of a lifetime. President Trump has shown America that we can be great again, and he works to effectuate that greatness every single day. His confidence is a true privilege, and his leadership is a blessing to this country. The work ahead is to continue delivering strong results for our Country and communicating to the American people the major wins that this Administration is making every single day. I look forward to working with the White House press corps, and with reporters across the country, to get that record out. Following the fabulous Karoline Leavitt is a high standard, and one worth meeting. God bless President Trump, and God bless America.
— Katie Zacharia (@KatieZacharia) October 9, 2026
Zacharia is 41, a mother of four, and based in California. She started as an intern at the Rep
