The conservative commentator previously worked as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and has appeared on Fox News and Newsmax Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia to take over the White House press secretary role vacated by Karoline Leavitt. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The conservative commentator previously worked as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and has appeared on Fox News and NewsmaxS1

• Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia to take over the White House press secretary role vacated by Karoline Leavitt. She assumes the role with Trump struggling with low approval ratings driven by the US war with Iran.S2