Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

President Donald Trump has lost White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after she held the position for less than a week. According to The Vibes, Zacharia's departure follows a period of media criticism and questions regarding her legal credentials. Two White House officials told Reuters on Friday that Zacharia had been "let go" and was "transitioning out" of the role.

Trump told reporters on Friday that he had suggested Zacharia reconsider the position after she faced difficult scrutiny during her first days in office. He stated that he told her he was not sure she could be happy in the role and advised her to think about reconsidering.

The departure leaves Trump without a key public spokesperson just over two weeks before the November midterm elections. The Vibes notes this is a crucial period as Trump seeks to promote his administration's achievements and assist Republicans in retaining control of Congress.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Vibes, The Age — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.