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Trump Names Katie Zacharia White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump named Katie Zacharia White House press secretary on Sunday in a Truth Social post. He said she starts Monday and briefs reporters Tuesday.
- Zacharia has worked as a Trump Media communications adviser since June.
- She also serves as general counsel at Fix California, founded by Richard Grenell.
- She previously did a two-month stint as a Homeland Security spokeswoman.
- She has appeared dozens of times on Fox News and other conservative outlets.
Why it matters: Zacharia, who calls herself a hardline Trump supporter, takes over the White House podium. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who left after maternity leave.
- Leavitt is expected to join Fox News as a contributor next month.
- Kalshi gave Zacharia under 1% odds, yet three people bet on her.
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Where they split: Coverage divides over whether the story is Zacharia's qualifications and loyalty or the suspicious bets placed ahead of her selection.
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center sees a personnel move and focuses on Zacharia's résumé at Trump Media, DHS and conservative media.
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Left coverage, 15 sources: The left sees an unlikely pick whose selection raises fresh questions about insider betting in Trump's orbit.
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Right coverage, 17 sources: The right sees a loyal, media-tested spokeswoman ready to take on reporters and promote the administration's record.
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What’s next: Zacharia holds her first news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the briefing room.
- CNN's Marshall Cohen reported that Kalshi raised questions about possible insider trading on the bets.
- Whether Kalshi or regulators will investigate the bets placed on Zacharia's selection.
- How Zacharia will approach the White House press corps in daily briefings.
