VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-13
“I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House. Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the very beginning, and will do a fantastic job!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-13
Trump announced Zacharia's appointment as press secretary in a post on Truth Social the Sunday before her Tuesday briefing debut.
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