Who will Trump pick as the next Press Secretary?
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Live: #UNITED_STATE Donald Trump has made it official: Katie Zacharia is the new White House press secretary, following the departure of Karoline Leavitt...
SCOOP: Kalshi has launched an investigation into a series of suspicious trades on their platform on President Trump's selection of Katie Zacharia to be his next White House press secretary. • • Zacharia was at about a 1% odds favorite to becoming press secretary prior to today's developments but at least three traders placed "yes" bets on her getting the job prior to any news of Trump selecting her. • • Story w/ @PhilipWegmann and @KThomasDC •
BREAKING: Incoming White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia thanks President Trump for the opportunity to serve in his administration and calls it "the honor of a lifetime." • • "President Trump has shown America that we can be great again, and he works to effectuate that greatness every single day." • • "The work ahead is to continue delivering strong results for our country and communicating to the American people the major wins that this administration is making..." • • "Following the fabulous Karoline Leavitt is a high standard, and one worth meeting."
Who is Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new press secretary?
Who is Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia? A California native mom-of-four with a Hollywood husband
Katie Zacharia will be the new White House press secretary, Trump confirmed. Zacharia graduated from Pepperdine University in California, where she received a law degree. She interned in the White House under George W. Bush. In 2026, Zacharia served as press secretary for the US Department of Homeland Security. Afterwards, she served as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the social network Truth Social, and also served as a political commentator on American television. In her new post, she will replace Caroline Leavitt, who left in August.
Katie Zacharia’s first post since being tapped as White House press secretary
Live: Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia his press secretary
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
Meet Katie Zacharia, Trump’s choice to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary
Lawyer, committed Christian, fervent supporter of Trump: who is Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary?
BREAKING: President Trump confirms Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. • • "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote on Truth Social, praising her as a longtime supporter of his administration and the MAGA movement. • • Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications advisor to Trump Media & Technology Group and previously worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. • • The announcement follows Leavitt's departure in late August, with the White House holding just two formal press briefings since she left.
Live: Trump confirms rightwing commentator Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary
Trump appoints 'devoted fan' Katie Zacharia as press secretary
[UPDATE] Trump picks "loyal" Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary (first reported at 2026-10-09T18:33:54.219541200Z)
From Truth Social and Fox News to Trump's Team: Katie Zakaria Chosen as White House Press Secretary ====== White House officials tell CNN that Trump has chosen Katie Zakaria to serve as his press secretary. Sources reveal that Trump consulted with close allies and advisors, including former press secretary Carolyn Leavitt, before making his decision. Zakaria has served as a senior communications advisor at the Trump Media Group and Truth Social since June, and previously held a senior position at the Department of Homeland Security for two months. The new press secretary's professional background includes media appearances on Fox News and Newsmax, after beginning her career in Washington as a Republican Party intern in 2006.
Donald Trump chooses conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to succeed Karoline Leavitt as press secretary.
BREAKING: President Trump confirms Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. • • "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote on Truth Social, praising her as a longtime supporter of his administration and the MAGA movement. • • Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications advisor to Trump Media & Technology Group and previously worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. • • The announcement follows Leavitt's departure in late August, with the White House holding just two formal press briefings since she left.
When President Trump was on the West Coast over the summer, he sent Katie Zacharia, his new White House press secretary, congratulatory text messages after watching her on television, a person familiar said. • • More:
Successor to Karoline Leavitt: Trump appoints former TV commentator Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary.
BREAKING: PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES WHITE HOUSE NEW PRESS SECRETARY KATIE ZACHARIAH • • It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia. Katie currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), where she has been outstanding! A native of California, Katie previously served as Spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Katie is a distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, an attorney, and a frequent Commentator on outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax. She was previously involved in my Campaigns, assisting in key Swing States, where we won 7 out of 7. She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA! I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration. Katie is replacing the fabulous Karoline Leavitt, who did a fantastic job as Press Secretary. Good luck Katie! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Live: Trump chooses Katie Zacharia to be new press secretary
Katie Zacharia Will Be the Next White House Press Secretary
Trump announces Katie Zacharia will be the new WH press secretary.
Trump appointed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary
Trump confirms the appointment of Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary.
BREAKING: President Trump confirms Katie Zacharia will serve as the new White House press secretary.
Successor to Karoline Leavitt: Trump appoints former TV commentator Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary.
Trump: Katie Zacharia will be the new White House spokeswoman.
TRUMP officially announces Katie Zacharia as his press secretary:
What is this event about?
This market will resolve according to the next individual who the White House announces has been picked to be the White House Press Secretary who replaces Karoline Leavitt by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
A person being announced as an acting or interim holder of the position will not count for purposes of this market.
In the event that no individual is chosen to replace Karoline Leavitt, or the role is abolished, by December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
Once a qualifying announcement has occurred, subsequent withdrawals or replacement announcements will not affect resolution.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the White House and Donald Trump, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.