Trump Seeks New Press Secretary After Zacharia's Five-Day Tenure
Donald Trump is seeking a new White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia departed the role following scrutiny over her legal credentials.
President Donald Trump is searching for a new White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia departed the role on October 17, 2026. Zacharia served only five days, the shortest tenure in the position's history, after Trump advised her to "reconsider" her position. The move followed scrutiny over Zacharia's legal credentials, as she had presented herself as a lawyer despite never passing a bar exam.
Several figures have since pitched themselves for the vacancy. Former Representative George Santos offered to serve in the role via social media, while conservative commentator Laura Loomer also proposed her candidacy. Republican strategist Scott Jennings appeared on CNN's "The Source," where he argued that the president needs a replacement with significant credibility, management skills, and television experience. When questioned if he was pitching himself for the role, Jennings declined to answer directly, stating he would not negotiate his personal prospects on television.
Other potential candidates mentioned include Anna Kelly and Maria Bartiromo. Following Jennings' television appearance, prediction market Kalshi listed him as the favorite to be appointed as the next permanent press secretary, overtaking Anna Kelly.
