Kate Zacarri has been appointed as the 37th Press Secretary of the White House, succeeding Carolyn Leavitt in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump announced her appointment as chief spokesperson and press secretary on October 9, 2026, and she officially assumed her duties on October 12. On October 13, 2026, Zacarri held her first media briefing in the White House press briefing room.
Born in Los Angeles, California, the 42-year-old Kate Zacarri’s real name is Kate Sharon Black. She graduated with a degree in liberal arts from Pepperdine University and also earned a law degree from the same university’s law school. She is a mother of four children. Prior to becoming the White House Press Secretary, she held significant roles in political and communications fields.
Zacarri was serving as a communications advisor at the Trump Media and Technology Group. Additionally, she is known as a political commentator on media outlets such as Newsmax. President Donald Trump announced her appointment to the role on October 9, 2026. Carolyn Leavitt had resigned from the position of White House Press Secretary on August 27, 2026.
Zacarri officially took office on October 12, 2026. On October 13, she conducted her inaugural media briefing in the White House press briefing room. She carries the important responsibility of conveying the Trump administration’s policies, agenda, and achievements to the public. She is recognized as a loyal and strong supporter of President Trump.
