Trump Appoints Katie Zacharia as New White House Spokesperson
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House Spokesperson, succeeding Caroline Witt. Zacharia, a loyal Trump supporter and current senior communications advisor at Truth Social, was praised by the President for her brilliance and dedication. The move comes shortly before midterm elections, with Zacharia having previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security. She has also publicly supported Israel and criticized actions against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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- Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House Spokesperson by President Donald Trump.
- Zacharia is a conservative lawyer and commentator, and a senior communications advisor at Truth Social.
- President Trump described Zacharia as a "loyal and brilliant supporter" who was key to his campaigns.
- The appointment occurs less than a month before the U.S. midterm elections.
- Zacharia has previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
- She has publicly supported Israel and criticized actions against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Katie Zacharia, a conservative lawyer and commentator associated with the Trump camp, has been offered the role of White House Spokesperson, succeeding Caroline Witt. A White House official confirmed the offer to CBS, which was first reported by The New York Times. President Donald Trump officially confirmed the appointment, praising Zacharia as a "loyal and brilliant supporter" who was instrumental in his key state campaigns. He expressed confidence in her ability to achieve excellent results and work effectively with the media, the public, and the administration.
Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications advisor at the Trump Media Group, which operates Truth Social. She is a familiar figure to conservative media audiences, frequently appearing on Fox News and Newsmax to advocate for Republican positions. Her transition would move her from television studios to the official presidential spokesperson role.
The appointment comes less than a month before midterm elections, a critical period for the administration's messaging. The spokesperson position has been vacant since Witt's departure in late August, as she sought to spend more time with her family after the birth of her second child. Zacharia, a mother of four, has previously navigated the challenges of balancing government work and family life.
Earlier this year, Zacharia served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security under Kirstjen Nielsen, leaving in April after a short tenure. She cited the strain of frequent travel between California and Washington on her family, but reiterated her commitment to Trump's border security policies and immigration enforcement.
Zacharia has publicly voiced her stance on issues concerning Israel. In a July post, she criticized New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani for threatening to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing that neither the U.S. nor Israel recognizes the International Criminal Court. She labeled Mamdani's actions as "rogue diplomacy" and accused him of undermining allies and shielding terrorists. Zacharia also supported U.S. efforts to disarm Hamas, comparing a Trump-brokered agreement for Hamas disarmament and the transfer of power in Gaza to the Abraham Accords.
Her political career began before the Trump era, working in the political affairs office of the White House under George W. Bush. She later advised the conservative organization Fix California, founded by Trump envoy Richard Grenell. Zacharia holds degrees from Pepperdine University and has also worked in Beijing, providing legal counsel to the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation.