Katie Zacharia is an American political commentator who has served as White House press secretary since October 9, 2026. The press secretary speaks for the executive branch and communicates the administration’s responses to news and public issues, including through briefings with the media.

Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer and said she practiced international transaction law. News reports have raised questions about whether she is licensed to practice law. The California State Bar said it had no record of her being licensed in the state, and a watchdog group asked the bar to investigate. The bar did not confirm whether it had received the complaint or opened an investigation.