White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia’s law career faces scrutiny
Summary
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary under President Donald Trump, is facing questions about her claim to be a licensed lawyer. A group filed a complaint with California’s bar association saying she may have falsely presented herself as a lawyer, which can be a crime in that state.Key Facts
- Katie Zacharia became White House press secretary on Tuesday under President Trump.
- A nonprofit filed a complaint accusing her of falsely saying she is a licensed lawyer.
- Zacharia holds a law degree from Pepperdine University but appears not licensed to practice law in California or any US state.
- She said she passed a lawyer exam in China, but such exams are only for Chinese citizens.
- She has worked as a commentator on legal issues and as a communications adviser for Trump-related organizations.
- California law says calling yourself a lawyer without a license is a crime.
- The complaint asks California’s bar to investigate her claims and take action if needed.
- Zacharia says she practices international transaction law with proper credentials.
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