Trump’s new press secretary faces questions over over claim she passed bar exam in China
Katie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, faces questions about her legal credentials after telling reporters on Tuesday that she passed a bar exam “when I moved to China”, without identifying the jurisdiction. Zacharia, who has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer, made the remark after her first official White House press briefing. According to…
Katie Zacharia, President Donald Trump's recently appointed White House press secretary, is facing scrutiny over her background and legal credentials following remarks she made during her first press briefing. Zacharia stated that she passed a bar exam "when I moved to China", but did not specify the jurisdiction. Her LinkedIn profile indicates she once worked at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing from 2011 to 2013, one of China's largest firms.
However, a thorough check of attorney registration records in major US states and Washington, DC found no record of Zacharia being admitted to practice law. Passing a bar exam and obtaining a license to practice law are distinct processes. These findings do not confirm if Zacharia indeed passed an examination. The White House has not yet provided a response to inquiries about the specific jurisdiction where Zacharia obtained her legal qualification.
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