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Meet Katie Zakaria: Donald Trump's New White House Press Secretary
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News18•10-10-2026, 22:54
Meet Katie Zakaria: Donald Trump's New White House Press Secretary
- •Donald Trump announced Katie Zakaria as the new White House Press Secretary on Truth Social, expressing full confidence in her abilities.
- •Katie Zakaria succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who resigned in August 2026 for family reasons and is joining Fox News.
- •A lawyer and conservative communicator, Katie graduated from Pepperdine University and its Caruso School of Law.
- •She previously served as a senior communication advisor at Trump Media and Technology Group and as a political commentator.
- •Katie played a key role in Trump's 2024 presidential election campaigns across critical battleground states.
Key Questions Answered
Donald Trump named Katie Zakaria as the new White House Press Secretary, announcing the decision on the social media platform Truth Social.
Katie Zakaria is replacing Karoline Leavitt, who resigned from her position in August 2026 citing family reasons and is joining Fox News.
Before taking charge at the White House, Katie Zakaria worked as a senior communication advisor at the Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
