Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing turns awkward after ‘my President-husband’ slip: 5 key highlights

Katie Zacharia made her debut as the White House press secretary in an awkward press briefing, October 13. The event took a turn when she inadvertently referred to her husband as "my president." Zacharia, who took over from Karoline Leavitt, spent most of her opening remarks supporting President Donald Trump and promoting Republican rallies leading up to the November midterm elections.

She described the midterm election atmosphere as filled with "energy and excitement never seen before in the history of midterms, thanks to President Trump." During the briefing, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked Zacharia if the United States had ceased sharing intelligence with Ukraine. However, she declined to provide any further details.

Doocy also inquired about her role, asking whether it would include discussing White House matters or supporting Republicans during the elections. Zacharia aimed to "amplify, multiply, and expand upon President Trump's incredible agenda for the American people." When asked about balancing her new responsibilities with raising her four children, Zacharia mentioned that her husband was assisting with the family.

However, she inadvertently said, "So my president — sorry, my husband," before acknowledging her mistake. The administration announced that President Trump had asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as the US ambassador to Greece, following reports of allegations involving her and a Trump donor. Guilfoyle's lawyer contested the claims, while the donor denied owing her money.