New White House press secretary a "devoted fan" of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, bringing a background as a staunch Trump supporter and conservative commentator. Her appointment comes as the administration faces low approval ratings and ongoing tensions with the media.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a continued focus on loyalist communication strategies within the Trump administration during a period of political friction.
President Trump's new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is expected to take the podium on Tuesday for her first press briefing. Zacharia steps in as Trump's chief spokesperson at a moment when his popularity has fallen to record lows and Republicans are scrambling to limit potential losses in the midterm elections.
The Trump administration is also engaged in a legal battle with the press corps that work to cover Trump. Last month, the White House restricted access by CNN, MS NOW and Politico, news organizations that Trump views as unfriendly. The Justice Department has since launched an investigation into the five television networks that share pool video coverage of Trump.
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