Trump’s new press secretary admits she failed bar exam

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has admitted she failed the bar exam following scrutiny regarding her professional credentials. According to Malay Mail and New Straits Times, Zacharia has previously described herself as a lawyer on social media and during television appearances, and has listed herself as general counsel for a conservative nonprofit based in California.

While the 41-year-old graduated from Pepperdine University’s law school in 2011, she confirmed during a Fox News interview that she did not pass the bar exam.

In an interview with Real America’s Voice, Zacharia stated she had registered for the exam but was distracted and overwhelmed by plans to move to China with her husband. She remarked that the results were somewhat inconsequential because she knew she would not need the bar in China. Free Malaysia Today reports that Zacharia previously worked at a law firm in Beijing.

Zacharia's comments regarding China have also drawn a response from the country's foreign ministry. Free Malaysia Today reports that after Zacharia told influencer Jack Posobiec that China lacked proper toilets, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning suggested Zacharia visit the country more often when she has the opportunity.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Punch Nigeria, Malay Mail, New Straits Times, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.