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Who is Katie Zacharia: 5 things to know about Trump's new White House press secretary

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
The White House Briefing room, on Sept. 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were barred from the White House a day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
The White House Briefing room, on Sept. 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were barred from the White House a day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property. | Graeme Sloan/Getty Images

Katie Zacharia began her tenure as White House press secretary Monday and is scheduled to hold her first press briefing Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced her appointment last Friday.

Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and frequent conservative media commentator, will take over the role previously held by Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down on Aug. 27.

Trump praised Zacharia’s background on Truth Social, calling her a “loyal and brilliant supporter” who assisted his campaigns in key swing states. Zacharia described the appointment as “the honor of a lifetime,” saying she was privileged to serve Trump and the American people as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

Here are five things to know about the new White House press secretary.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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