Katie Zacharia Reportedly Out as Trump's Press Secretary After 1 Briefing
Trump on Friday said to reporters that he had told Zacharia to "reconsider" her role
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has reportedly been dismissed from her role just five days after taking office. President Donald Trump reportedly advised her to reconsider her position, stating, "If I were you, I'd reconsider," during a brief meeting with reporters outside the White House. Though the final decision rested with Zacharia, Trump emphasized that he wished for her happiness. The New York Times earlier reported Zacharia's termination.
Trump had previously described Zacharia as an attorney, though she has since clarified that she failed the bar exam. Zacharia, who holds a degree from Pepperdine law school, admitted to mishearing the question about her bar exam status when questioned by a reporter. Despite facing harsh criticism from the media following her first briefing, Trump defended her, claiming she was being treated "nastily" and "unfairly."
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