Kathy Zakaria appointed White House Press Secretary
12 october 2026 в 12:37
Kathy Zachariah has been appointed as the new White House Press Secretary, replacing Carolina Levitt. This was announced by President Donald Trump on October 9, 2026.
Trump noted in his message on Truth Social that Zachariah is currently serving as a senior communications advisor at Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group) and previously held positions as Press Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. The President emphasized that Zachariah is a lawyer and frequently comments on events on Fox News and Newsmax, as well as having worked on his election campaigns.
Trump added that Zachariah has an impeccable reputation and is a devoted supporter of his policies. He expressed confidence that she will achieve significant results in her new role and will effectively engage with the media and the American people. Zachariah’s appointment comes two months after Levitt announced her departure due to the birth of her second child and subsequent employment at Fox News.
Zachariah graduated from Pepperdine University, and prior to her work in the Trump administration, she was the general counsel for the conservative activist group Fix California. She has also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and at Trump Media & Technology Group. Kathy is married to producer Tyler Zachariah, and they have four children together. The start date for her new role has not yet been announced.
Trump noted in his message on Truth Social that Zachariah is currently serving as a senior communications advisor at Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group) and previously held positions as Press Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. The President emphasized that Zachariah is a lawyer and frequently comments on events on Fox News and Newsmax, as well as having worked on his election campaigns.
Trump added that Zachariah has an impeccable reputation and is a devoted supporter of his policies. He expressed confidence that she will achieve significant results in her new role and will effectively engage with the media and the American people. Zachariah’s appointment comes two months after Levitt announced her departure due to the birth of her second child and subsequent employment at Fox News.
Zachariah graduated from Pepperdine University, and prior to her work in the Trump administration, she was the general counsel for the conservative activist group Fix California. She has also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and at Trump Media & Technology Group. Kathy is married to producer Tyler Zachariah, and they have four children together. The start date for her new role has not yet been announced.
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