Questions dog Trump's press secretary Katie Zacharia

New York: As the White House's newest press secretary, Katie Zacharia is facing scrutiny over her background and resume. For years, she has identified herself as a lawyer, having worked for conservative outlets like Fox News and Newsmax, as well as international firms in Beijing. However, there is no concrete evidence that she legally passed the bar exam in any state or China, where she worked for a large law firm.

This discrepancy has raised questions about her qualifications and sparked confusion following her appointment. President Trump's decision to hire her, who had only recently worked for his social media company, has been met with mixed reactions. When reporters questioned Zacharia about her legal credentials, she responded over the sound of Marine One, but it is unclear what she intended to say.

The White House has since provided a statement from Zacharia, detailing her qualifications, including her law degree from Pepperdine University in 2011. Despite her claims, Zacharia does not appear to be licensed in any state, leading the watchdog group Campaign for Accountability to file a complaint with the State Bar of California, alleging that she may have misrepresented herself as a lawyer.