Statements · 10/14/2026
Trump’s New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Takes the Podium
Katie Zacharia’s debut as Trump’s new press secretary included eight minutes of scripted remarks and questions from just three reporters.
Why it matters
The debut puts Trump’s new press secretary and her handling of reporters in the spotlight.
- ★Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script.
- ★She called on only three reporters.
- ★The New York Times reported an awkward slip-up.