January 1, White House Gets New Voice After Record-Breaking Silence

Wyatt’s Take

• Another Biden pick steps into the spotlight after weeks of silence.
• Working Americans deserve straight answers, not spin.
• Real leadership means showing up, not hiding behind handlers.

Katie Zacharia steps up to the podium as the new White House press secretary more than a month after the last time Karoline Leavitt faced reporters.

That kind of delay raises eyebrows in a city that loves to talk. Folks in the heartland have watched this kind of thing before. It usually means bad news is on the way or the truth is being carefully scripted.

Katie Zacharia is set to take the White House briefing room podium for the first time today at 9:30 a.m. ET after being named President Trump’s new press secretary last week.

For more updates, watch OAN on OAN Live or click the link in our bio. pic.twitter.com/sKH5fu4D0b

 — One America News (@OANN) October 13, 2026

Congratulations to @KatieZacharia!

Serving as White House Press Secretary is one of the most challenging yet fun jobs on the planet.

I have no doubt Katie will do great work for President Trump and our country.

As I told the President, Katie has my full support and I will be… https://t.co/eGbgZYzADg

 — Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) October 9, 2026

Thank you to President Trump for the distinguished privilege of serving as White House Press Secretary.

Serving President Trump and the American people at this critical 250-year mark is the honor of a lifetime. President Trump has shown America that we can be great again, and he… pic.twitter.com/pLSyjiXI6P

— Katie Zacharia (@KatieZacharia) October 9, 2026

TODAY.

Live on all White House social media channels. You won’t want to miss it. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/KX1Buu6o6D

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 13, 2026

Newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is set to hold her first press briefing Tuesday at 9:30 AM ET.

President Trump praised Zacharia in a Truth Social post, saying she has been with him “in spirit since the beginning” and will do a “fantastic job.”

Tune… https://t.co/kWszxNdYxf pic.twitter.com/X75iygGhnD

— One America News (@OANN) October 12, 2026

“Katie Zacharia is set to take the podium as the new White House Press Secretary more than a month after Karoline Leavitt’s last press conference.”

Wyatt Matters

Middle America still believes in plain talk and accountability. When leaders dodge questions for weeks, regular folks notice and they remember who showed up and who stayed hidden.