Katie Zacharia becomes Trump's White House press secretary
Trump appointed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary. She is a longtime Trump supporter and former Homeland Security spokesperson.
President Trump announced Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary. Trump called her loyal and brilliant.
The 42-year-old is a longtime Trump backer who often appears on conservative media, especially Fox News. Zacharia previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security for about three months.
She left when Markwayne Mullin became secretary in March. Before that, Zacharia helped Trump's campaign in swing states.
Zacharia currently works at Fix California. Trump special envoy Ric Grenell founded it.
She also advises Trump Media & Technology Group. She replaces Karoline Leavitt, who left in August.
Leavitt departed after her second child was born. Trump said Zacharia has the respect of the media and the American people.
He said she will work well with his administration.
- 42 years old
- Zacharia's age
- about three months
- DHS tenure length
- 7 out of 7
- Swing states won
- August
- Leavitt's departure date
Why it mattersThe press secretary is one of the most visible White House roles. The person holds daily briefings with reporters and makes television appearances that shape what people learn from the president.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though shifts in White House communications can influence how US policy affecting Australia is presented to the world.
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