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Zacharia exits as White House press secretary after under five days
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Summary
Katie Zacharia departed as White House press secretary, with her tenure described as under five days following media scrutiny of her credentials. Trump said he told her, "if I were you, I'd reconsider," adding she was treated "very, very unfairly" by the news media. Zacharia posted on X that "it was an honor" to work for Trump. She replaced Karoline Leavitt and has not announced her next role.
Left-leaning
- Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House saysNPR · Oct 16, 4:29 PM
Center
- Zacharia on her abrupt exit as White House press secretary: 'It was an honor'NewsNation · Oct 16, 11:53 PM
- Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into jobBBC News · Oct 17, 5:14 AM
Right-leaning
- Katie Zacharia Makes First Remarks After Leaving White HouseThe Daily Wire · Oct 17, 4:19 AM