Katie Zacharia was a surprise choice when Trump announced her appointment on October 9, as the successor to Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary who had been part of Trump’s inner circle for years.
Zacharia had come under scrutiny when she appeared uncomfortable during her inaugural briefing, Tuesday.
14-Minute Presser, Backlash Over Lawyer Tag: The Unmaking Of New White House Press Chief Katie Zacharia
Oct 16, 2026 | 9:30 PM
