Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 and became the 47th president in 2025.

In announcing Katie Zacharia’s appointment as White House press secretary, Trump described her as an attorney and a graduate of Pepperdine University and its law school. Questions about Zacharia’s legal credentials followed the announcement.