Katie Zacharia Tapped as Next White House Press Secretary

Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 9, 2026 — In a recent announcement made via his Truth Social platform, President Donald Trump revealed his selection for the next White House press secretary. The individual appointed to this role is Katie Zacharia.

Zacharia currently serves as a communications adviser for President Trump’s media company. The announcement did not include further details regarding the timeline for her assuming the role or any specific duties she is expected to undertake.

The position of White House press secretary is a key communications role, responsible for briefing the media on the administration’s policies, activities, and responses to current events. This appointment signifies a change in the press briefing team for the Trump administration.

Further information regarding Zacharia’s background and the specific transition plans for this role was not immediately available following the announcement on Truth Social.

Story summarized from the original created by THOMAS BEAUMONT and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.

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