White House press secretary leaving the job after just 5 days
Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after a brief and challenging tenure. A person familiar with the situation said Friday that Zacharia would be transitioning out. Her departure follows President Donald Trump's comments earlier in the day, suggesting she reconsider her position. Zacharia faced immediate scrutiny during her first briefing on Tuesday, where she appeared uncomfortable and was criticized for her professional background.
She had previously described herself as a lawyer without passing a bar exam. Trump said he wanted her to have a good life and avoid media criticism. Zacharia's first official day was Monday.
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