Katie Zacharia is Trump’s new White House press secretary. Here's what to know about her life and career.

Katie Zacharia held her first press briefing at the White House on Tuesday.

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Donald Trump chose Katie Zacharia to serve as the new White House press secretary.

Zacharia previously worked for Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Truth Social.

She succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who left the job in August.

Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Tuesday, taking over the role previously held by Karoline Leavitt.

Zacharia is the second press secretary to serve in Trump's second term, and the sixth across his two non-consecutive terms.

Leavitt left the job in August to spend more time with her young children.

In a Truth Social post announcing his hiring of Zacharia, President Donald Trump wrote that "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning," adding that "She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA!" "I am grateful to serve President Trump as press secretary, and I will diligently and effectively amplify his successful agenda," Zacharia told Business Insider.

Here's what to know about her.

What was Katie Zacharia doing before this? Katie Zacharia on the South Lawn of the White House.

Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Zacharia previously worked as a senior communications advisor at Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Truth Social, a White House official confirmed to Business Insider.

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.