New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on way out after only five days on job, reports say
Zacharia, having only served five days in the role, would be the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history. It comes after a rocky debut at the press room podium and controversy surrounding her background.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her position after serving only five days, which would make her the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history, according to DW English (Top Stories). Zacharia started the role on Monday and held her first briefing on Tuesday. She was appointed to succeed Karoline Leavitt after receiving a job offer last Friday.
The dismissal follows public scrutiny and controversy regarding Zacharia's background and a rocky debut at the press podium. While President Donald Trump described her as an attorney during her appointment, Ajel English reports that Zacharia admitted she had not passed the bar exam following questions regarding her legal credentials.
On Friday, President Trump told reporters that he had advised Zacharia to reconsider the position, telling her he thought she would be better off being happy. Hindustan Times - World News reports she was out effective immediately after Trump suggested she reconsider the role amid harsh media treatment.
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