Scott Jennings on the new WH Press Secretary: ‘I’m going to give her a little grace’
CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, who was in the running to be White House press secretary, defended Katie Zacharia after critics said she bombed her first press briefing, arguing she deserves grace and time to prepare, especially following Karoline Leavitt’s strong performance. Other NewsNight panelists were less forgiving, questioning why the president would appoint someone they viewed as unqualified for such a high-profile role.
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