WorldPublished: 10 October 2026 at 11:33

New White House Press Secretary: Katie Zaharia Replaces Karoline Leavitt

Katie Zaharia has been appointed White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. She was previously an adviser to Trump Media.

Katie Zaharia has been named White House press secretary, the official spokesperson of the US presidential administration. She replaces Karoline Leavitt in the post. The appointment was reported on 10 October by the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.

What is known about the new press secretary

Before the appointment, Zaharia worked as an adviser to Trump Media. The source also says she has been actively involved in conservative organisations.

The source gives no further details about the circumstances of the appointment, Leavitt's future role or the reasons for the change.

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