Key facts
- Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary.
- Zacharia previously worked as a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security.
- She has served as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group.
- Zacharia has a background in Republican politics, including an internship with the RNC.
- Donald Trump described Zacharia as a "loyal and brilliant supporter" and a "devoted fan and member of MAGA."
Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, praising her as a loyal supporter. Zacharia, 42, will be Trump's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations. She previously had a brief stint as a spokeswoman at the Department of Homeland Security and has been a senior communications adviser for Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the Truth Social platform.
Trump announced the appointment on his Truth Social platform, calling Zacharia "loyal" and "a devoted fan and member of MAGA," referring to his Make America Great Again movement. He stated she has "an unblemished record of support" and expressed confidence that she would "deliver strong results for our Country."
Zacharia thanked Trump on X, calling it "the honor of a lifetime" to serve him and the American people. She expressed her eagerness to work with the White House press corps to communicate the administration's record.
Her background includes extensive involvement in Republican politics, starting with an internship at the Republican National Committee in 2006 and a role in the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Bush administration. She also served as general counsel for Fix California, a conservative non-profit founded by Trump ally Ric Grenell. Zacharia lived in Beijing for nearly two years, clerking at a law firm and learning Chinese.
Political science professor Justin Buchler commented that Trump's appointments are often based on "personal affiliation and loyalty," with loyalty being paramount. Zacharia's previous role at DHS was brief, and she has been a vocal defender of Trump's policies, drawing parallels between UFC principles and the American ethos.