Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Katie Zacharia was fired as White House press secretary just five days after starting the job. Her brief tenure included criticism of her first press briefing and questions about her legal qualifications.Key Facts
- Katie Zacharia became White House press secretary on October 9.
- She was fired on Friday, only five days into the position.
- Her first press briefing received widespread criticism.
- Questions arose about her legal credentials because she admitted she did not pass the bar exam.
- Media reports vary on whether she was fired or was “transitioning out” of the role.
- Zacharia previously worked as a conservative political commentator and in communications.
- The White House has not yet publicly commented on her departure.
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