Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after five days
Zacharia was let go after her first public appearance drew harsh criticism, and the job's future is now unclear.
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What happened
Katie Zacharia was fired as White House press secretary just five days into the job. Her first public appearance in the role was widely panned.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 12:28 PM ET: Katie Zacharia was fired after five days as White House press secretary, following criticism of her first appearance.
- Oct 19, 6:12 AM ET: Reports said it remained uncertain what the departure means for the press secretary role and the White House Correspondents' Association.
Coverage
- What Is a White House Press Secretary For? (cjr.org)
- Nicola Jennings on Trump’s new White House press secretary (The Guardian)
- New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News (The Guardian)
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