Trump names Katie Zacharia, DHS official and conservative commentator, as White House press secretary
President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, according to CNN's Kevin Liptak. Zacharia previously worked briefly at the Department of Homeland Security and has been active as a conservative commentator.
✓ Verified
- ✓Trump selected Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary. (CNN)
- ✓Zacharia worked at the Department of Homeland Security. (CNN)
- ✓Zacharia is a conservative commentator. (CNN)
~ Interpretation
- ~The appointment represents a 'wildcard pick' due to her unconventional background. (CNN characterization, not independently verified)
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