Katie Zacharia, born Kate Sharon Zacharia, is an American political commentator who has served as White House press secretary since October 2026.

As press secretary, she serves as a senior White House spokesperson for the executive branch and the president. The role includes communicating the administration’s positions, responding to developments and interacting with the White House press corps.

Zacharia succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who served as White House press secretary from January 2025 to August 2026. Her first briefing in the role drew attention because it marked her public debut as the administration’s principal press spokesperson.