Trump announced the appointment on October 9 on his social network Truth Social. He praised Zachariah's professional qualities and particularly emphasized her long-standing support for his political movement. "She has an impeccable reputation as a supporter of our movement. From the very beginning, she has been a devoted and brilliant ally. Moreover, Katie is a staunch supporter of MAGA," the president wrote. Trump expressed confidence that the new press secretary would be able to successfully interact with journalists, the American public, and the White House administration. ## ## Who is Katie Zachariah Katie Zachariah is an American lawyer and political commentator from California. She graduated from Pepperdine University, where she also received her legal education. Before her appointment to the White House, Zachariah worked at Trump Media & Technology Group, and previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She worked in this department during the time it was headed by Kristi Noem, who left the ministerial position in March 2026. Zachariah is also known for her appearances on American television. She regularly commented on political events on Fox News and Newsmax, and during Trump's presidential campaigns, she was involved in his team, including in key swing states. Commenting on her appointment, Zachariah called the opportunity to work for the president and the American people "the honor of a lifetime." She promised to inform the public about the results of the administration's activities and expressed her readiness to cooperate with White House journalists and media representatives across the country. In her new position, Zachariah will replace Caroline Levitt, who left the administration at the end of August 2026. Levitt became the White House press secretary in January 2025, when she was 27 years old. She became the youngest person in U.S. history to hold this position. In August, Trump announced that Levitt had decided to leave the job to spend more time with her family and two young children. At the same time, the president referred to her as one of his most trusted aides. After leaving the White House, Levitt decided to continue her career in media. Starting November 1, she is set to work as a political commentator on Fox News.
