Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary amid controversy over past posts

President Donald Trump’s incoming White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after a review of her social media posts revealed a history of inflammatory rhetoric and conspiracy‑laced content.

Zacharia’s posts, many from 2022, include accusations of pedophilia against prominent Democrats and Hollywood elites, as well as claims echoing the debunked “Pizzagate” theory and allegations that Hollywood elites were pedophilic cannibals.

In a statement to CNN, Zacharia said, “I am grateful to serve President Trump as Press Secretary, and I will diligently and effectively amplify his successful agenda.” Steven Cheung, White House communications director, also praised her, calling her “fabulous and wonderful” and “whip smart” to help inform the American people.

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