Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary role
Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for Truth Social, has been offered the role of White House press secretary. She would replace Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August to focus on family.
Why it matters
The appointment of a key communications figure in the Trump administration is a significant development for the executive branch's media strategy.
Katie Zacharia has been picked to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
The White House has offered the the new White House press secretary position to Katie Zacharia.
She is a communications adviser for US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, and has previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Karoline Leavitt was the White House press secretary before leaving the job in August.
Link copied Share Share article Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position of White House press secretary.
The vacancy was created by Karoline Leavitt's departure from the role in August.
Ms Zacharia did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
If she accepts the role, she would fill a critical role in the Trump administration before next month's midterm congressional elections.
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