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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week

Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week

Also reported by Guardian World

Summary

Katie Zacharia was removed from her job as White House press secretary just one week after starting. Questions arose about her background and qualifications, leading to her sudden exit announced by President Trump.

Key Facts

  • Katie Zacharia served as White House press secretary for only one week.
  • President Trump told her he would reconsider taking the job if he were in her position.
  • Zacharia's background and resume faced scrutiny after her appointment.
  • She graduated from Pepperdine Law School but failed the California bar exam in 2011.
  • Zacharia said she never called herself an "attorney at law" but admitted to calling herself a "lawyer."
  • Some White House staff were surprised by the sudden change and only learned from news reports.
  • This short tenure is similar to that of Anthony Scaramucci, who worked 11 days in a similar role during Trump’s first term.
  • Zacharia was chosen to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August.
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