Katie Zacharia Set for First White House Press Conference
Katie Zacharia prepares for her first White House press conference as new press secretary, following Karoline Leavitt’s departure.
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Katie Zacharia is set to take the podium as the new White House Press Secretary more than a month after Karoline Leavitt’s last press conference. Following Leavitt’s departure at the end of August, administration officials have filled in to address reporters. However, President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Zacharia would take on the mantle.
Her first news conference is set for Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET, though she took on the secretary’s responsibilities on Monday, Trump explained in a Sunday Truth Social post.
Katie Zacharia is set to take the White House briefing room podium for the first time today at 9:30 a.m. ET after being named President Trump’s new press secretary last week. For more updates, watch OAN on OAN Live or click the link in our bio. pic.twitter.com/sKH5fu4D0b
Serving as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Trump’s social network Truth Social, Zacharia also has a background as a frequent voice on conservative media outlets and briefly served as spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier this year.
“I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration,” Trump said on Friday.
Congratulations to @KatieZacharia ! Serving as White House Press Secretary is one of the most challenging yet fun jobs on the planet. I have no doubt Katie will do great work for President Trump and our country. As I told the President, Katie has my full support and I will be… https://t.co/eGbgZYzADg
Leavitt, who explained her decision to step down as the White House press secretary was motivated by a desire to focus on her family, congratulated Zacharia on her new role.
“Serving as White House Press Secretary is one of the most challenging yet fun jobs on the planet,” she posted to social media after Zacharia’s appointment.
“As I told the President, Katie has my full support and I will be cheering for her and the entire team at the White House every day,” she continued.
Thank you to President Trump for the distinguished privilege of serving as White House Press Secretary. Serving President Trump and the American people at this critical 250-year mark is the honor of a lifetime. President Trump has shown America that we can be great again, and he… pic.twitter.com/pLSyjiXI6P
Zacharia also recognized the appointment, voicing gratitude to Trump and optimism for filling the role.
“I look forward to working with the White House press corps, and with reporters across the country, to get that record out,” she said. “Following the fabulous Karoline Leavitt is a high standard, and one worth meeting.”
Newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is set to hold her first press briefing Tuesday at 9:30 AM ET. President Trump praised Zacharia in a Truth Social post, saying she has been with him “in spirit since the beginning” and will do a “fantastic job.” Tune… https://t.co/kWszxNdYxf pic.twitter.com/X75iygGhnD
Gearing up for the news conference, the White House commented on the event: “You won’t want to miss it.”
Source: OANN
