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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Katie Zacharia’s past in focus: DHS stint, Pepperdine law degree and Truth Social link as Trump picks her for White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt

Katie Zacharia has been picked up by US President Donald Trump to be the next White House press secretary, according to a White House official. Katie Zacharia would replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August after the birth to her second child. Zacharia previously worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, and now serves as a communications adviser for the Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, the president’s social network. Amid her selection as White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia past has also come into focus. Katie Zacharia's role as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and deputy assistant of public affairs has come to limelight.

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