Trump names Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary

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President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has picked conservative commentator Katie Zacharia, whom he called a 'devoted fan,' as his next White House press secretary. Zacharia currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group and Truth Social. She will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August after giving birth to her second child. The White House confirmed the appointment. Separately, Kalshi is investigating suspicious trades tied to Trump's press secretary pick, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Why it matters：The appointment shapes how the White House communicates with the press amid mounting tensions over press access.

Key points

  • Zacharia works at Trump Media & Technology Group.
  • She replaces Karoline Leavitt, who left in late August.
  • Kalshi is probing suspicious trades tied to the pick.

Sources (original reporting)

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