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Katie Zacharia takes podium for first time as press secretary

Zacharia faced reporters as the newest White House press secretary while the president headed to Alaska to campaign; a debut, graded by her boss.

On air: Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN Tonight
Published 6:34 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by TheBlaze: “Katie Zacharia takes podium for the first time as press secretary — and Trump reacts”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:34 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Katie Zacharia, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Zacharia's debut reviewed: one columnist says Trump didn't need her (October 13).

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TheBlazeKatie Zacharia takes podium for the first time as press secretary — and Trump reacts

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWelcome back. Tonight, the White House has a new press secretary, and the president already approves.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKatie Zacharia held her first briefing today as the newest White House press secretary, TheBlaze reports.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe president told reporters she did a good job as he left to campaign for Republican candidates in Alaska.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, she told reporters she is looking forward to working with each of them, in the middle of what she called a midterm blitz.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThanks, Chip. One review is in, and it is from her boss. The rest of the press corps is still deciding.