President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Katie Zacharia will serve as the next White House press secretary. Zacharia previously worked as a communications adviser for Truth Social, the social media platform founded by the president.

In his official statement, President Trump praised Zacharia’s professional history, describing her as having an "unblemished record of support" for his administration. He further characterized her as a "loyal and brilliant supporter" and expressed confidence that she would deliver strong results for the country.

Zacharia fills the vacancy left by Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down from the position in August. While the appointment marks a transition in the administration’s communications team, the president’s announcement emphasized his belief that Zacharia possesses the necessary respect and capability to manage the press office effectively. The transition comes as the administration continues to navigate its public messaging strategy through its own media channels and traditional press outlets.