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WATCH:  New White House press secretary defends her record

WATCH: New White House press secretary defends her record

Summary

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, defended her professional record despite failing to pass the bar exam, which is required to practice law. President Donald Trump described her as an attorney during the announcement of her new role.

Key Facts

  • Katie Zacharia is now the White House press secretary.
  • President Donald Trump called her an attorney.
  • Zacharia has taken the bar exam but did not pass it.
  • Passing the bar exam is necessary to work as a lawyer.
  • Zacharia publicly addressed and defended her career record.
  • The news was reported on October 16, 2026.
  • This took place under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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