President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and attorney, as the next White House press secretary, according to the announcement provided. She is set to succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in late August 2026.
Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social. She has also worked in government communications and regularly appears as a guest on Fox News.
Her official start date has not yet been announced.
From Conservative Media to the White House
Zacharia’s background combines legal experience, conservative commentary and political communications. Her current position at Trump Media & Technology Group has placed her within the president’s broader media network.
Earlier in 2026, she briefly served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, giving her experience communicating administration policy and responding to public scrutiny.
As press secretary, Zacharia would be responsible for communicating the president’s positions, answering questions from journalists and explaining administration decisions on issues ranging from domestic policy to international affairs.
Leavitt’s Departure Created an Opening
Zacharia’s selection follows Leavitt’s departure at the end of August. Leavitt had served as a prominent public spokesperson for Trump and his administration.
The press secretary position is one of the White House’s most visible communications roles, with regular briefings placing the office at the center of the administration’s relationship with the news media.
What Comes Next?
Zacharia’s appointment would bring a figure with experience in conservative media and Trump-aligned communications into the White House briefing room.
Her approach to press briefings, the administration’s messaging strategy and her engagement with journalists will become clearer once she officially assumes the role.
For now, the key details remain her selection and professional background. The White House has yet to announce her formal start date.
