White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia quietly scrubs bikini photos from social media amid new role

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has quietly scrubbed her bikini photos from social media amid her new role.President Donald Trump announced that veteran political commentator Zacharia, 41, would take over the position from Karoline Leavitt last week. Following the news, Zacharia appeared to revamp her Instagram account, reportedly removing some photos that featured her in a swimsuit from her feed.It's unclear when exactly they were taken down, but The Sun reported that images of Zacharia wearing a two-piece were gone from her account after she took on the new position.The publication included a snap of Zacharia posing in a black and white swimsuit in front of the sea, which could no longer be found on her Instagram. Zacharia often flaunts her glamorous lifestyle on Instagram, posting snaps of herself attending star-studded events, on the set of Fox, working out and enjoying glamorous getaways in recent months.The TV star previously slammed women who go to the gym wearing skimpy attire, suggesting they wear something 'a little more covering.''I do think there’s a line that’s crossed,' she said. 'I have seen bikini-style gym attire. I think there is a place for that. New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has quietly scrubbed her bikini photos from social media amid her new role. She's seen at her first briefing on Tuesday It's unclear when exactly they were taken down, but The Sun reported that images of Zacharia wearing a two-piece were gone from her account after she took on the new position. She's seen in one of the now-deleted images'I think if you look great, then I am all for the bikinis, but I don’t think it’s an appropriate gym outfit.' Zacharia is a frequent guest on Fox News and Newsmax and is well known for her unapologetic conservative views and fiercely outspoken personality.She's married to Hollywood producer Tyler Zacharia, and the two share four children together. She first started in politics as a college intern for the Republican National Committee. She earned her undergraduate degree at Pepperdine’s Seaver College before going on to its Caruso School of Law, then launched a career in corporate and political advocacy. She worked in the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Bush administration and spent three years in China working as an outside counsel for the World Bank. She infamously lasted just six weeks as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokeswoman earlier this year before abruptly walking out of the job in March. She replaced Tricia McLaughlin in February as the on-camera face of Trump's immigration crackdown. President Donald Trump announced that veteran political commentator Zacharia, 41, would over the role from Karoline Leavitt last week. She's seen with the President on Tuesday Following the news, Zacharia seemed to revamp her Instagram account, reportedly removing photos that featured her in a swimsuit from her feed. This photo of her in a swimsuit from July 2025 is still on her feed Zacharia often flaunts her glamorous lifestyle on Instagram, posting snaps of herself attending star-studded events, on the set of Fox, working out and enjoying glamorous getaways in recent months But it was short lived, and her exit from DHS was shrouded in controversy, with reports she was pushed out over her close ties to Corey Lewandowski, Kristi Noem's DHS adviser and rumored lover. Zacharia, at the time, flatly denied that account, claiming she stepped away because constant travel between Washington and her home in California was too hard on her family.She has since been working as a communications adviser to Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social.Trump confirmed Zacharia's new role in a Truth Social post on Friday, calling the California native 'outstanding.''She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA,' the president wrote.Zacharia notably failed the California bar exam and has never passed one in the United States, despite repeatedly describing herself as a lawyer and being introduced by the president as an attorney. And when she held her first press briefing on Tuesday, she was questioned about her credentials.When a reporter asked her which state had admitted her to the bar, her response did little to clear up the mystery. 'When I moved to China,' she replied, without providing any further explanation. Trump confirmed Zacharia's new role in a Truth Social post on Friday, calling the California-native 'outstanding' She's married to Hollywood producer Tyler Zacharia, and the two share four children together She earned her undergraduate degree at Pepperdine’s Seaver College before going on to its Caruso School of Law, then launched a career in corporate and political advocacy Zacharia is a frequent guest on Fox News and Newsmax and is well known for her unapologetic conservative views and fiercely outspoken personality On Wednesday evening, she spoke with The New York Times in an attempt to explain her answer. 'I assumed the question was, "Where were you after law school?"' she said.'That's all I could hear over the sound of Marine One, and wanting to respect protocol, the distance behind the president, kept me from moving closer to hear the question,' she went on.In a separate statement this week provided to the Daily Mail, Zacharia defended her professional background.'I practiced international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials,' she insisted.The White House has also rallied behind its new press secretary, dismissing concerns about her suitability for the prominent communications role. 'Katie is a fabulous and wonderful addition to the team,' White House spokesman Steven Cheung declared in a statement provided to the Daily Mail.'She is uniquely qualified and whip smart to help inform the American people about all the great things President Trump and his Administration have been doing, and she will do an incredible job as Press Secretary.'A White House official stressed that Trump had not appointed Zacharia to perform legal work.The distinction is significant because the press secretary's responsibilities involve communicating administration policy and answering questions from journalists rather than providing legal advice.