- Trump administration staff changes and key appointments
- Contenders for the Press Secretary role, including Anna Kelly, are mentioned in connection with Donald Trump's orbit.
Katie Zacharia was offered the White House press secretary role, while Karoline Leavitt previously held the position.
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What happened
Katie Zacharia was offered the White House press secretary role, while Karoline Leavitt previously held the position.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Zacharia, who graduated from Pepperdine, gave an interview on Fox News after her appointment.1 source
Katie Zacharia starts her term as White House Press Secretary.1 source
Katie Zacharia joined DHS as deputy assistant secretary following political maneuvering by Donald Trump.1 source
Leavitt moves to Fox News as Zacharia takes over as White House press secretary.1 source
Zacharia officially takes over the Press Secretary role from Leavitt.1 source
Trump appointed Katie Zacharia as press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.1 source
Zacharia officially takes over as White House press secretary from Leavitt.1 source
Zacharia officially replaces Leavitt as press secretary for Trump.1 source
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Katie Zacharia is offered the White House press secretary role.1 source
Leavitt moves to Fox News as Zacharia is appointed White House press secretary.1 source
Trump appointed Zacharia as press secretary, who also commented on CNN and Fox News.1 source
Zacharia takes on a senior communications adviser role.1 source
Trump officially appointed Katie Zacharia as press secretary.1 source
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The entities involved
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Karoline Leavitt
American writer and political aide (born 1997)
Related events
- Donald Trump held a rally in Georgia while Zacharia succeeded Leavitt as press secretary.
- Jennings was considered for the White House Press Secretary role while Karoline Leavitt served, and Trump used CNN for political defense.
- Karoline Leavitt stepped down, allowing Katie Zacharia to take her role, who subsequently shared conspiracy theories about John Podesta.
- A collection of political updates from September 21, 2026, involving Karoline Leavitt, Sean Hannity, Jen Psaki, Dana Perino, Joe Biden, and George W. Bush.
- Katie hosts events in a home shared with a Trump aide while Karoline Leavitt serves as Press Secretary.
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