President Donald Trump appointed Zacharia, a lawyer and former Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman, to the post on Oct 9 to replace Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia is a current senior communications adviser at Trump Media and Technology Group and a regular commentator on Fox News and CNN. Trump described the new appointment as a "loyal and brilliant supporter" and stated that he is confident she will deliver strong results for the administration.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Kalshi Probes Suspicious Bets on New White House Press Secretary
US Politics11 days ago
Prediction market Kalshi is examining a series of trades that correctly identified Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary while her odds of selection stood at approximately 1%. Three wagers of $19, $74, and $80 were placed shortly before the announcement, totaling $173, according to The Wall Street Journal. The bets would pay out about $9,600, though Kalshi may block the withdrawals of those funds while its probe into the suspicious activity continues.
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