Katie Zacharia Tapped as New White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Trump revealed his selection of Zacharia on his Truth Social platform.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 9, 2026 — President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary. Zacharia is currently serving as a communications adviser for President Trump’s media company. She is set to succeed Karoline Leavitt in the role.
The announcement regarding the transition in the White House press secretary position was made by President Trump via his Truth Social platform. The specific date of when Katie Zacharia will officially assume her new duties was not provided in the announcement. The summary did not include details about Karoline Leavitt’s future plans following her tenure as press secretary.
Katie Zacharia’s background includes experience as a communications adviser within President Trump’s business operations. The precise scope of her responsibilities and previous public-facing roles were not detailed in the initial announcement. The transition of a White House press secretary typically involves a period of handover and preparation for the incoming individual to manage official communications and press briefings.
The role of White House press secretary is a significant position responsible for conveying the administration’s message to the public and the media. The individual holding this office often serves as a primary spokesperson for the President and the executive branch. The selection process for this role can vary, but it generally involves close consultation with the President.
Further details regarding Zacharia’s appointment, including her specific qualifications beyond her advisory role and the timeline for her assuming the press secretary duties, were not made available through the initial statement. The timing of the announcement on a Friday suggests a potential upcoming transition, but concrete dates for the changeover were not specified. Information regarding the predecessor, Karoline Leavitt, and her departure from the role was also limited to her being succeeded by Zacharia.
Story summarized from the original created by THOMAS BEAUMONT and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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