Why the Katie Zacharia debacle is a huge embarrassment for Trump and his White House

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Published 17 Oct 2026, 11:30 BST1 min read

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In one fell swoop over the course of a week, the White House confirmed how rudderless, impulsive and hubristic its entire operation is — just ahead of the midterms.

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