Who is Katie Zacharia? Education, career and political background of Trump’s potential new press secretary

President Donald Trump has offered conservative commentator and attorney Katie Zacharia the job of White House press secretary, according to reports published on October 9, 2026. If she accepts, she will take over from Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August.Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and attorney, has been offered the White House press secretary role by Trump. (Katie Zacharia/Instagram)Zacharia has worked in law, government communications and conservative media. She is currently a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.Her brief time at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and regular appearances on television have also made her a familiar face in conservative political circles.Who is Katie Zacharia?Katie Zacharia is an American attorney, political commentator and communications professional based in California. Her work has covered legal issues, political campaigns, public affairs and conservative advocacy.She has appeared on news networks, including Fox News and Newsmax, as a legal and political analyst. Her media work has given her experience explaining political issues and responding to questions about government policies.Zacharia has also worked with Fix California, a conservative advocacy organisation founded by Ric Grenell, a longtime Trump ally. The group focuses on political reform and conservative causes in California. Her work with the organisation has connected her to state-level politics as well as the wider Republican movement.(The story is being updated…)