Trump’s New Press Secretary Holds Train-Wreck Debut Briefing
The gist
Katie Zacharia held her debut White House briefing, answering only three questions in about 14-15 minutes.
Trump defended her, but unnamed officials doubt how long she'll last.
How it unfolded
- recentlyTrump named Katie Zacharia as successor to Karoline Leavitt, a move that surprised some in his own administration.
- Oct 13, 2026Zacharia held her debut briefing in the James Brady Briefing Room, spending about six minutes reading prepared remarks praising Trump with slow, halting delivery.
- Oct 13, 2026She answered only three questions in a briefing lasting about 14-15 minutes before abruptly ending it, and at one point referred to her husband as 'my president' before correcting herself.