Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump, made headlines during her first press briefing after accidentally referring to her husband as “my president” before quickly correcting herself.
The verbal slip-up occurred while she was discussing how she planned to balance her demanding new role with family life and raising her four children. She immediately corrected herself, joking about the mistake.
Who Is Katie Zacharia?
Zacharia is a conservative political commentator and communications professional who previously worked in a senior communications role at Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social. She has also appeared on conservative media platforms, including Newsmax and Fox News, as a supporter of Trump’s political agenda.
She holds a law degree from Pepperdine University and previously served as general counsel for a conservative nonprofit organisation in California.
Controversial Political Views
Zacharia has attracted controversy over social media posts and statements reportedly associated with right-wing conspiracy theories. According to an analysis of her deleted posts reported by The Independent, these included claims involving anti-vaccine misinformation, allegations of a secret network of Democratic paedophiles, and conspiracy theories concerning former President Barack Obama.
Her appointment places a staunch Trump supporter in one of the White House’s most prominent communications positions, where she will be responsible for defending the administration’s policies and answering questions from the press.
Her first briefing attracted criticism over her delivery, the limited number of questions taken and her handling of some policy questions.
Source: The Washington Post and The Independent, October 13, 2026.