White House press secretary Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was abruptly dismissed from her position just days after taking on the role, according to two US officials. This comes after a challenging beginning as Trump's primary spokesperson. Zacharia faced scrutiny over her legal qualifications and criticism of her performance during a press briefing and interviews.

This departure leaves the President without a crucial public messenger with just over two weeks remaining before the crucial midterm elections. Trump had initially asked Zacharia about reconsidering her position, stating that he believed she would be happier elsewhere given the difficulties of the role. Zacharia, a Pepperdine University law school graduate, had claimed to have a background in practicing international transaction law.

However, records could not confirm whether she was registered as an attorney or a member of the bar in any US state or the District of Columbia. At a Fox News interview, Zacharia admitted she had not passed the bar exam, emphasizing that law school graduates must be admitted to a state bar to legally practice law in the US. The White House and Zacharia did not immediately comment on her dismissal.