Trump Signals Katie Zacharia May Leave Press Secretary Role
President Trump has indicated that his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, may be departing her role in Washington D.C. just one week after her appointment, following scrutiny over her performance.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 16, 2026 —
President Trump has indicated that Katie Zacharia may be leaving her role as press secretary in Washington, D.C., just one week after her appointment. The indication comes amid scrutiny over her performance, according to the information provided.
The available account does not specify what Trump said or when he made the indication. It also does not say whether Zacharia has resigned, been dismissed or otherwise confirmed that she is leaving. Her status in the role therefore remains unclear based on the information available.
No details were provided about the performance scrutiny, who raised concerns or what prompted it. The account does not describe any particular event or statement related to Zacharia’s work. It also does not identify a potential successor or say whether the White House has announced any next steps.
The reported timing places the possibility of Zacharia’s departure about one week after her appointment. Beyond that interval, no specific appointment or departure dates were provided. The information does not clarify whether the one-week period refers to a formal start date or another point in the appointment process.
For now, the reported development is limited to Trump indicating that Zacharia may depart and the mention of scrutiny over her performance. Without further details or confirmation, the circumstances and outcome remain unresolved.
Story summarized from the original created by WILL WEISSERT and SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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