Politics
White House Changes Communication Strategy
The White House has appointed a new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, who previously worked for Trump and amplified right-wing rhetoric. Additionally, the government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after the president promised to fund them through his super PAC.
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NPR
Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.
2026-10-12 22:16 UTC
NPR
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's chief spokesperson.
2026-10-12 22:17 UTC