Meet Katie Zacharia, Trump’s choice to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

• President Donald Trump has offered the role of White House press secretary to Katie Zacharia.
• Zacharia works for Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Truth Social.
• She would replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the job in August.

President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to Katie Zacharia, a senior communications advisor at the technology company behind Truth Social and a frequent cable news presence, a White House official confirmed to Business Insider.

If she accepts the job, Zacharia would fill the role previously held by Karoline Leavitt, who left the job in August to spend more time with her young children.

Zacharia did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Here's what to know about her.

Where has Katie Zacharia worked before?

Zacharia works as a senior communications advisor at Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Truth Social.

Zacharia previously worked as a spokesperson for former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Security, and as a commentator for Fox News and Newsmax.

Her LinkedIn profile also indicates that she serves as general counsel for the conservative nonprofit Fix California, and served as a White House intern in 2006, during President George W. Bush's second term.

What is Katie Zacharia's educational background?

Zacharia earned a Bachelor's degree in political science and government from Pepperdine University and a law degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, per her LinkedIn.

Who is Katie Zacharia's husband?

Zacharia is married to film producer Tyler Zacharia, who has produced movies such as "Young Washington" and "David" with Angel Studios, a production company specializing in faith-based films. He also served as an executive producer of the 2019 movie "The Irishman" starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, according to his IMDb page.

They wed in 2011 and share four children.

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