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Katie Zacharia Responds After Criticism of First White House Briefing

Katie Zacharia Responds After Criticism of First White House Briefing

Also reported by Al Jazeera

Summary

Katie Zacharia gave her first White House press briefing as Press Secretary, where she announced that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned at President Trump’s request. The briefing lasted 14 minutes and included questions from only three media outlets.

Key Facts

  • Katie Zacharia became White House Press Secretary on Friday, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.
  • During her first briefing, Zacharia announced Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign.
  • The briefing lasted 14 minutes and Zacharia took questions from only three reporters.
  • Zacharia said her goal is to support and share President Trump’s agenda with the public.
  • President Trump said he thought Zacharia did a very good job during her briefing.
  • Some White House officials and journalists described the briefing as awkward or brief.
  • Zacharia previously worked for President Trump’s social media company.
  • White House communications director Steven Cheung praised Zacharia as a smart and capable addition to the team.
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