Katie Zacharia has named Maria Bartiromo as her choice to become the next White House Press Secretary. Zacharia made the comments during her first interview since leaving the role.
What We Know: Zacharia appeared on Newsmax’s Finnerty on Tuesday evening, where she discussed her brief tenure as White House Press Secretary and who should succeed her. President Donald Trump appointed Zacharia to the position, but she led just one press briefing before exiting the role. During the interview, she endorsed Bartiromo, who departed Fox News and Fox Business Network last month. Her exit followed allegations that she shared behind-the-scenes coverage plans with the Trump administration, drawing the network’s ire.
What They Said: “I’ve given this a lot of thought, and even before me, I thought Maria Bartiromo was an excellent choice for President Trump. She is tough. She is loyal. And she knows every little detail on the business side, but also on the political side. She has been an example to me as someone that I wanted to grow to be in the media and have learned a lot from. I’ve been on her show a number of times. I think she would be excellent at really holding the mainstream media and fake news accountable while being loyal and also kind. She also has a very kind, warm side to her, but she is tough.” -Katie Zacharia
What Remains Unclear: Trump hasn’t publicly indicated whether he would consider Bartiromo for the position. Additionally, neither Bartiromo nor the White House has commented on Zacharia’s endorsement.
What It Means: Bartiromo’s experience covering business and politics could make her a recognizable candidate for the role. However, her recent departure from Fox News and Fox Business Network adds another layer to the discussion. Zacharia’s endorsement also highlights the close ties between conservative media personalities and the Trump administration, particularly as the White House continues to shape its communications strategy.
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