Katie Zacharia selected as Trump’s next White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia has been selected to serve as President Donald Trump’s next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt, according to reports.

Zacharia previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security and has also appeared as a political commentator on Fox News.

The reported appointment would place her in one of the administration’s most visible communications roles, responsible for briefing reporters and presenting the White House position on major domestic and international issues.

Karoline Leavitt previously served as White House press secretary before leaving the role.

An official White House announcement confirming Zacharia’s appointment is still awaited.