Zacharia opens first White House briefing, praises Trump and calls for midterm rally

On Oct 13, 2026, Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, opened her first briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, addressing three reporters and praising President Trump. She praised his family‑friendly leadership, called her husband “my president,” and promoted Republican rallies.

Zacharia highlighted a “blockbuster rally” in Youngstown, Ohio, and announced the resignation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid misconduct allegations, citing her as a valuable asset. She also mentioned a midterm blitz and the need for intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

The briefing drew comments from inside the White House, with an official noting that Zacharia needs to improve quickly. Reporters from Breitbart, Fox News, and the Daily Mail asked questions about new media access, election support, and the resignation of Guilfoyle. Zacharia responded affirmatively, promising more midterm blitz and official capacity work.

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