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Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary role

CNBC Friday 09 October 2026, 18:25 UTC 1 min read
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watch now The White House has tapped Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator who works for Trump Media & Technology Group, to be its next press secretary, a White House official confirmed to CNBC. Zacharia has been offered the role, the official said on condition of anonymity to discuss the hiring announcement. It was not immediately clear if she has accepted the offer.

watch now The White House has tapped Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator who works for Trump Media & Technology Group, to be its next press secretary, a White House official confirmed to CNBC. Zacharia has been offered the role, the official said on condition of anonymity to discuss the hiring announcement. It was not immediately clear if she has accepted the offer. If she takes the job, Zacharia will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the Trump administration in late August. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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