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Trump Appoints Katie Zacharia Press Secretary; Pundits Warn of Coverage Shift

October 10, 2026

Summary

President Trump appointed right-wing pundit Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, with Zacharia describing herself as a 'lifelong conservative' and hailing Trump as 'the greatest president in U.S. history.'

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Why Trump’s new White House press secretary is a wildcard pick - CNN
  • White House Taps Right-Wing Pundit As New Press Secretary

Center

  • Post Says White House Press Limits Could ‘Deform’ Coverage

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