George Santos Offers to Serve as White House Press Secretary
George Santos said Friday on X that he would take the White House press secretary job in a heartbeat. He posted hours after Katie Zacharia's exit.
- Santos was expelled from Congress in late 2023.
- He was convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
- Trump commuted his seven-year sentence in October 2025, after about three months.
- $370,000 in court-ordered restitution was also wiped out by the commutation.
Why it matters: Zacharia left after one press briefing and questions about her legal background. She has called herself a lawyer but did not pass a U.S. bar exam.
- The State Bar of California has no record of her license.
- Trump said he advised her to reconsider, citing her treatment by the media.
How 4 sources split on this story
Where they split: The outlets disagree on emphasis: AlterNet treats the offer as a sign of Trump's clemency for allies, while Newsweek treats it as a minor entry in an open succession race.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left sees a convicted felon spared by Trump angling for a job, part of what it describes as a pattern of rewarding loyal allies.
What’s next: Trump has praised CNN commentator Scott Jennings and mentioned adviser Margo Martin as possible picks.
- Axios reported Trump wants Maria Bartiromo, citing two administration sources.
- Laura Loomer has also floated herself for the post.
- Who will Trump choose, and how soon?
- Will the Zacharia episode change how the White House vets candidates?
