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Oct 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Trump's New Press Secretary Faces Midterm Challenge
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Katia Zacharia, President Donald Trump's new press secretary, is expected to promote his record to voters unhappy with their cost of living. The Independent reported that she lasted less than 15 minutes in her first White House press briefing, which it described as awkward.
WHO: Katia Zacharia, President Donald Trump's new press secretary
WHAT: Zacharia held her first White House press briefing.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, USA
WHY: Trump's record must be promoted to voters unhappy with their cost of living.
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