New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia addresses balancing motherhood and work

Leavitt had previously described being a working mother in the press secretary role as "the hardest thing I've ever had to do." Zacharia, who has four children aged 6 to 12, said Leavitt had been supportive and offered feedback on the challenges. Zacharia acknowledged the demanding nature of the job, stating, "I think this job is not one you necessarily balance."

Zacharia, who previously worked as a senior communications advisor for Trump Media, shared that her family will relocate from California to Washington, D.C. to be with her. "They are my priority. I love being with my kids," she said, adding that the idea of not spending evenings with them is "completely unacceptable." She also mentioned that she stayed home with her children from 2014 to 2020 and would bring them to the Fox News bureau where she worked as a political commentator upon her return to work. "I intend to, to the extent possible, include my family, include my kids in my work," Zacharia stated. "Though my work will be demanding, they will always be a priority."

Zacharia concluded the briefing by calling President Trump "the most family-friendly president we've ever had" and highlighted the hiring of other mothers in his administration. She expressed gratitude for Trump's trust in her despite knowing the demands of the role. White House communications director Steven Cheung told Business Insider that Zacharia is "a fabulous and wonderful addition to the team," uniquely qualified and "whip-smart" to promote the administration's agenda. Zacharia herself stated, "I am grateful to serve President Trump as press secretary, and I will diligently and effectively amplify his successful agenda."