Trump picks Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Reported by CBS News · October 9, 2026
A White House official told CBS News that conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been offered the job of White House press secretary.
The role has been open since Karoline Leavitt departed in late August. The New York Times first reported that Zacharia had received the offer.
Zacharia has not commented publicly. Earlier this year, she wrote about being asked by her gym’s owner to stop wearing a MAGA hat there.
The White House briefing room has not held a press briefing since Sept. 3, when Vice President JD Vance spoke with reporters and answered questions. The article gives no details about whether or when Zacharia might take up the role.
Key points
- A White House official says Zacharia has been offered the press secretary job.
- The White House briefing room has not hosted a press briefing since Sept. 3.