Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary

BREAKING: Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Skip to ContentShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Garrett Haake and Monica AlbaWASHINGTON — Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is expected to be named the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt, two White House officials and a source familiar with the decision told NBC News.

Katie Zacharia on Dec. 14, 2025 in Franklin, Tenn.Terry Wyatt / Getty Images for 2521 Entertainment and Angel StudiosZacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, which runs President Donald Trump’s Truth Social website. The New York Times was first to report the selection.

Zacharia’s start date and other details have yet to be announced.

ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleGarrett HaakeGarrett Haake is NBC News' chief White House correspondent.

Monica AlbaMonica Alba is a White House correspondent for NBC News.