Trump’s new spokeswoman pushed claims of cannibalism and child sex rings: report

WorldPolitics
12 Oct 2026 • 2:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s new spokeswoman pushed claims of cannibalism and child sex rings: report

  • Katie Zacharia has been appointed White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who resigned in August.
  • A report revealed that Zacharia previously promoted the debunked Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracy theories on social media.
  • Zacharia's past posts included baseless accusations labeling Democrats and Hollywood elites as pedophiles and cannibals.
  • Donald Trump praised Zacharia, citing her campaign work, loyalty, and dedication to the MAGA movement.
  • Zacharia previously worked for Trump Media and Technology Group and briefly served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.

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