Trump names new press secretary to succeed Karoline Leavitt
Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia to take over the White House press secretary role vacated by Karoline Leavitt.
DW reports: 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.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Karoline Leavitt, Katie Zacharia and White House.
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