Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump has named Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, as the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia is set to begin on Columbus Day. The appointment comes after reports that Trump bypassed his chief of staff Susie Wiles in making the decision.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's alleged strategy of making Zacharia think the job was her idea, highlight tension with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles over the decision, note her amplification of right-wing conspiracy theories, and reference a past incident involving a MAGA hat dispute. Some outlets characterize her promotion as problematic.
Center outlets present Zacharia's background factually, noting her role at DHS and work as a conservative commentator and Trump media adviser, without substantial commentary on the decision-making process.
Right-leaning outlets frame Zacharia positively, reporting her statement that serving is the 'honor of a lifetime' and focusing on her conservative credentials and media experience without criticism.