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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
BBC World Friday 09 October 2026, 18:52 UTC 1 min read
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The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
Katie Zacharia (PERSON) White House (ORG) Trump Media & Technology Group (ORG)
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