Katie Zacharia Named Next White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump announced Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser from his media company, as the next White House press secretary via his Truth Social platform.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 9, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has announced Katie Zacharia as the incoming White House press secretary. The announcement was made through President Trump’s Truth Social platform.
Zacharia currently serves as a communications adviser with President Trump’s media company. The specific details regarding her tenure at the media company or the exact nature of her advisory role were not provided in the announcement.
The appointment signifies a transition for the White House press secretary position. Further information regarding the timeline for Zacharia’s transition into her new role, including her official start date, was not immediately available. The announcement did not specify any other personnel changes related to the press office.
The role of White House press secretary involves briefing the press corps on behalf of the administration, managing media relations, and communicating official policy and news. The selection process and specific responsibilities associated with this new appointment remain subjects for future clarification.
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