President Donald Trump is reported to have selected conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to become the next White House press secretary. Multiple outlets, citing White House officials, say she has been offered the role, though at least one source notes it was not yet clear whether she accepts.
The coverage describes Zacharia as a lawyer and communications adviser who has worked in conservative media and government communications. Several reports say she previously served in the Department of Homeland Security, including roles connected to spokesperson duties. BBC and others add that she currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
Outlets also situate the appointment in the context of a recent staffing change. CBS, TIME, Forbes and others report that Zacharia would succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the post earlier this year. Sources generally agree on Zacharia’s background and the confirmation by White House officials, while differing mainly in the amount of detail provided about her prior positions and whether acceptance has been confirmed.
