White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired, reports say

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has reportedly been fired just five days into her role, according to recent reports. The sudden dismissal follows a disastrous first week, during which she was reportedly told by President Donald Trump to reconsider her position due to negative media treatment. At a campaign event in Georgia, Trump stated that Zacharia had been treated "very badly by the media" and advised her to reconsider her role.

Following this, Fox News and the New York Times both reported that she had been transitioned out of her position. This development came after Zacharia's first briefing at the White House lasted only 14 minutes and garnered criticism for her lackluster performance, including difficulty reading a prepared statement. Zacharia, described by Trump as an attorney, had previously acknowledged taking the bar exam but had not passed.

In past media appearances, she had also claimed to have practiced law in China. Trump clarified that he did not hire her as a lawyer, stating that her credentials were not a concern. She did not accompany Trump to Georgia, as typically the press secretary travels with the President. Zacharia's likely departure echoes that of Anthony Scaramucci, who served as White House communications director for only 11 days during Trump's first administration.