BREAKING UPDATE: Trump Confirms Appointment of New Press Secretary to Replace Karoline Leavitt

Katie Zacharia offered White House Press Secretary role (via Katie Zacharia on Instagram)

UPDATE: President Trump confirmed that Katie Zacharia has been appointed as press secretary. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said he is “confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration.”

Full statement below:

It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia. Katie currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), where she has been outstanding! A native of California, Katie previously served as Spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Katie is a distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, an attorney, and a frequent Commentator on outlets, including Fox News and Newsmax. She was previously involved in my Campaigns, assisting in key Swing States, where we won 7 out of 7. She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA! I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration. Katie is replacing the fabulous Karoline Leavitt, who did a fantastic job as Press Secretary. Good luck Katie! President DONALD J. TRUMP

The House has reportedly found a new press secretary to succeed Karoline Leavitt, who was the youngest Press Secretary in history. 

Katie Zacharia, a lawyer, conservative media personality, and former DHS spokeswoman, has been offered the position. It was initially unclear whether she had accepted or when she would begin.

More from Fox:

The New York Times reported on Friday,

Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, has been chosen as the next White House press secretary, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Ms. Zacharia will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is currently a communications adviser to Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Truth Social. She had a brief stint working as a spokeswoman for then-Secretary Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Security and is a frequent guest on conservative media.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A White House spokesperson confirms to The Gateway Pundit that Zacharia was offered the position, but did not provide further details.

Leavitt, who left her role as Press Secretary in August after giving birth to a second child earlier this year, landed a new gig as a Fox News contributor, the Gateway Pundit previously reported.

Leavitt will begin in her new role at Fox on November 1.

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This is a developing story.

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