President Donald Trump’s second-term White House press secretary role has remained vacant since Katie Zacharia’s departure after five days in mid-October 2026, following Karoline Leavitt’s August exit. Trump directly announced both appointments via Truth Social and offered the position to UFC’s Dana White on November 7, who declined. The vacancy coincides with Stephen Miller’s November 6 appointment as chief of staff, Democratic midterm gains in Congress, and reduced formal briefings. Traders focus on Trump’s pattern of personal selection, potential internal candidates such as Anna Kelly or Jason Miller, and any near-term announcements tied to the new chief of staff transition or legislative calendar.