Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says

On Friday, President Donald Trump abruptly dismissed Katie Zacharia from her position as White House Press Secretary, concluding her five-day tenure in the role. Trump had earlier instructed Zacharia to reconsider her position, signaling the end of her brief stint as the White House's top spokesperson. "Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider," Trump told her on Friday morning.

He maintained his reservations, saying, "Katie, do you need this?" "I don’t think you need this." Her appointment was brief and tumultuous from the start. Zacharia's initial briefing room appearance on Tuesday was marked by nervousness, and she took only three questions during her brief tenure. She later admitted to never passing the bar exam, despite being described by Trump as an "attorney".

Amid mounting media scrutiny and questions about her qualifications, Trump's confidence in Zacharia's ability to handle the role eroded. While Trump expressed concern for her well-being, he did not believe she was suited to serve as the government's primary spokesperson.