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Press secretary under Clinton says Zacharia was ‘set up to fail’

Press secretary under Clinton says Zacharia was ‘set up to fail’

Summary

Joe Lockhart, a former White House press secretary during the Clinton administration, said that Katie Zacharia was set up to fail as White House press secretary under President Donald Trump. He said she was not given enough preparation to handle the role successfully.

Key Facts

  • Joe Lockhart was a White House press secretary under President Bill Clinton.
  • He commented on Katie Zacharia’s performance as White House press secretary under President Trump.
  • Lockhart said Zacharia was not properly prepared for the job.
  • He described her situation as being a “victim” of the White House’s approach.
  • The criticism was made public on a Friday.
  • Lockhart avoided making partisan or harsh political accusations.
  • The statement highlights challenges faced by Zacharia in her White House role.
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