Katie Zacharia Leaves White House Press Secretary Role After Five Days
What Happened
Katie Zacharia is leaving as White House press secretary only five days after taking the role. The White House said she was “transitioning out,” while Reuters reported she was dismissed. President Donald Trump said on October 16 that he had advised Zacharia to reconsider the demanding position. She had delivered her first White House briefing on October 13.
Key Takeaways
Zacharia’s unusually short tenure followed scrutiny of her first briefing and questions about her legal credentials. Trump said he was in no rush to select another press secretary.