On Monday morning, Katie Zacharia arrived at the White House to begin her role as press secretary. President Donald Trump announced this new role on Sunday, stating she would begin her term on Columbus Day. This move places her at the center of daily government communications for the administration.
Zacharia leaves behind a schedule of intense media appearances to take this post. She often woke up at 1 a.m. to appear on Fox and Friends. Some days she secured as many as seven television hits. Her relentless visibility on national news made her a top choice for the job.
A Trusted Voice From Day One
Trump praised her loyalty when he made the official announcement. He called her a “great person” while leaving the White House on Friday. “Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the very beginning, and will do a fantastic job,” the president stated, according to Breitbart. This support helped her secure the position over other rumored candidates.
She brings a legal background to the role that few press secretaries have. A California native, she earned her law degree from Pepperdine University in 2011. She previously served as general counsel for conservative grassroots groups. This experience gives her a sharp edge when dealing with complex policy issues.
Replacing a Popular Predecessor
Zacharia steps into a role previously held by Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt resigned at the end of August to concentrate on her family. She had just welcomed her second child into the world. Zacharia is now the 37th person to serve as press secretary.
The transition was swift and unexpected for many observers. According to one source, Zacharia was entirely shocked when Trump phoned to offer her the job. “It came as an absolute, complete surprise,” they said, according to the Washington Examiner. She had only recently left the Department of Homeland Security to join Trump Media.
Zacharia will hold her first news conference on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place in the White House Press Briefing Room. She plans to work closely with reporters from across the nation. “I look forward to working with the White House press corps, and with reporters across the country, to get that record out,” she wrote, according to RedState.
She sees this job as a special duty for the nation’s history. “Serving President Trump and the American people at this critical 250-year mark is the honor of a lifetime,” she wrote. Her goal is to share the major wins the administration makes every single day. This focus on results defines her approach to the job.
