Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed White House press secretary for Donald Trump, expressed her desire for a BAFTA and Tony-award-winning actress to portray her on Saturday Night Live during an interview on Real America’s News with Jack Posobiec on Thursday. Zacharia suggested a 'Scarlett Johansson type character' for the role. Posobiec agreed, noting Johansson's frequent appearances on the show.
Johansson, who is married to SNL co-head writer Colin Jost, has hosted the show seven times, making her the only woman to have done so that many times. She first hosted in 2006 and has made numerous cameos since then.
Zacharia was appointed as press secretary on October 9, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the White House in late August. Her first press conference on October 13 included several blunders, including mistakenly referring to Trump as her husband.
Following her appointment, Zacharia's background has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding her claims of legal expertise despite not passing the bar exam. She stated that she was not representing herself as a practicing attorney, even though she has appeared on television as a legal expert. Additionally, she was on the board of a right-wing anti-choice organization until February 2026, which has advocated for severe penalties for women who have abortions. Reports suggest she is not well-liked within Trump’s inner circle and has created tension with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.