Katie Zacharia was appointed White House press secretary on October 9, 2026, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, and began the role on October 12. She held one briefing on October 13 before departing after five days amid criticism of her performance and questions over her legal credentials. President Trump publicly urged her to reconsider the position, and she returned to California with no subsequent administration appointment announced. Traders see limited near-term prospects for another official role by December 31 given the rapid exit, the focus on November midterms, and the absence of new nomination signals from the White House. The 72% implied probability on “No” reflects this recent sequence and the typical timeline for Senate-confirmed or senior positions.