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Katie Zacharia Hired As Press Secretary

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Donald Trump has named conservative commentator Katie Zacharia, a former Homeland Security spokesperson under Kristi Noem, as White House press secretary, filling the post left vacant by Karoline Leavitt’s resignation.

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Donald Trump has named conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary.12

Katie Zacharia previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and currently works for Trump Media & Technology Group, which runs Truth Social.134

Karoline Leavitt resigned as White House press secretary in August to spend more time with her children.123

Zacharia's appointment was confirmed by multiple news outlets, though it is not clear if she has accepted the offer yet.234

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Sources cited (6)
  1. Trump taps Kristi Noem's ex mouthpiece Katie Zacharia to replace Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary Daily Mail, 9 Oct
  2. Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary BBC, 9 Oct
  3. White House Taps Katie Zacharia to Replace Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary Time, 9 Oct
  4. Trump picks Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary CBS News, 9 Oct
  5. Trump appoints ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia as press secretary The Straits Times, 10 Oct
  6. Even MAGA are cringing over Katie Zacharia’s press secretary debut The Independent, 14 Oct

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Zacharia, who often appears as a guest on conservative media programs, has worked for Trump's media company and his Truth Social platform since June, according to her LinkedIn profile.

10 of 17 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from BBC

Zacharia would replace Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August, in the position.

6 of 17 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from Time

Zacharia, who lives in California, completed her undergraduate and law degrees at Pepperdine University in Malibu, according to her LinkedIn.

4 of 17 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from CBS News

“She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

3 of 17 outletsfirst reported 10 Octwording from The Straits Times

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How the first headlines put it

  • The Straits Times portrays Katie Zacharia as a devoted fan of Trump and MAGA, whereas The Independent focuses on the criticism she faced during her debut.56
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Words to watch (2)

Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making The Independent

Trump plucked Katie Zacharia from obscurity to be the new face of his White House. 15 excruciating minutes later, he was speechless: NICK ALLEN's devastating verdict on the press secretary's debut Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 9 Oct

    Donald Trump has named conservative commentator Katie Zacharia, a former Homeland Security spokesperson under Kristi Noem, as White House press secretary, filling the post left vacant by Karoline Leavitt’s resignation.

    14 outlets · Daily Mail
  2. 10 Oct

    “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

    3 outlets · The Straits Times
  3. 13 Oct

    “Has the president spoken to Kimberly Guilfoyle?” shouted one reporter, moments after Zacharia announced the ambassador to Greece had been asked to resign after a string of damaging headlines.

    3 outlets · Washington Examiner
  4. 14 Oct

    Zacharia raised eyebrows when she was asked about her legal qualifications on the White House South Lawn alongside Trump after the briefing.

    2 outlets · ABC News (Australia)

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