Democracy Dies in Darkness
During her opening statement, Katie Zacharia frequently commended former President Donald Trump’s vigor and highlighted the attendance figures at his rallies. In recent days, many seats remained empty. This statement was made on October 13, 2026, at 1:03 p.m. EDT.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first press briefing on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP
The newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, introduced herself to the media with a brief appearance. She addressed only three questions from the press after delivering her remarks from a prepared script. Her inaugural briefing featured a few hesitant moments.
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