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Top Contenders Emerge to Replace Katie Zacharia as Trump's Press Secretary
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Firstpost•17-10-2026, 13:17
Top Contenders Emerge to Replace Katie Zacharia as Trump's Press Secretary
- •The White House is seeking a new press secretary following the departure of Katie Zacharia just five days after her appointment.
- •Stephen Cheung, currently serving as the White House communications director, is viewed as a strong contender for the role.
- •Anna Kelly, the principal deputy press secretary and former campaign spokesperson, is also considered a natural fit.
- •Katie Miller, a conservative podcast host and former press secretary to Vice President Mike Pence, is among the names in the mix.
- •Scott Jennings and Alina Habba round out the list of potential candidates frequently discussed within Trump's inner circle.
Key Questions Answered
Contenders for the press secretary role include Stephen Cheung, Anna Kelly, Katie Miller, Scott Jennings, and Alina Habba.
Katie Zacharia exited her position just five days into her appointment as US President Donald Trump’s spokesperson.
Zacharia's exit came just months after her predecessor, Karoline Leavitt, announced her resignation from the White House press secretary role to focus on her family.
