White House press secretary fired after five days in role
Katie Zacharia departed the position following a poorly received briefing and questions about her legal qualifications.
At a glance
- Zacharia served as press secretary for five days before being fired
- Her first briefing on Tuesday was widely criticised
- She faced questions about her legal qualifications after admitting she did not pass the bar exam
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after taking the position, according to media reports. Her departure followed a first briefing on Tuesday that received widespread criticism.
Zacharia had also faced scrutiny regarding her legal credentials after disclosing that she had not passed the bar exam.
Why it matters
The White House press secretary is a prominent public-facing role responsible for communicating with journalists and the public.
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