Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role
Summary
Katie Zacharia was removed from her role as White House Press Secretary just days after being appointed by President Donald Trump. Questions about her attorney credentials arose after she admitted she did not pass the bar exam.Key Facts
- Katie Zacharia started as White House Press Secretary on Monday, October 12, 2026.
- She held her first briefing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- President Trump told her to reconsider the job due to its difficulties.
- Zacharia had been introduced as an attorney but later said she did not pass the bar exam.
- She was "let go" or transitioned out of the role on Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Zacharia graduated from Pepperdine University law school in California.
- She succeeded Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary.
- Her departure came amid public scrutiny of her qualifications.
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