Trump’s New Press Secretary Says Abortion Pill Came From Nazi Germany
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- Axiosseen 10 Oct, 03:11description edited
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President Trump has appointed former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary. The big picture: Zacharia would take over the podium from Karoline Leavitt, a tenacious Trump loyalist who announced her departure from the administration in August. What they're saying: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote Friday afternoon on Truth Social. "She has an unblemished record of support,...Katie Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, will be the next White House press secretary, President Trump said Friday. The big picture: Zacharia will take over the podium from Karoline Leavitt, a tenacious Trump loyalist who announced her departure from the administration in August. What they're saying: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been...
- Axiosseen 12 Oct, 06:33description edited
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Katie Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, will be the next White House press secretary, President Trump said Friday. The big picture: Zacharia will take over the podium from Karoline Leavitt, a tenacious Trump loyalist who announced her departure from the administration in August. What they're saying: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been...Katie Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, will be the next White House press secretary, President Trump said Friday. The big picture: Zacharia will take over the podium from Karoline Leavitt, a Trump loyalist who announced her departure from the administration in August. What they're saying: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal...
- The Hillseen 12 Oct, 15:08headline rewritten
Trump says new press secretary to hold first press conference next weekTrump says new press secretary to hold first press conference on Tuesday - PBS NewsHourseen 14 Oct, 03:27headline rewritten
WATCH LIVE: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefingWATCH: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia takes few questions in short first briefing - klcc.orgseen 14 Oct, 22:33URL changed
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- BBC News Worldseen 17 Oct, 19:14headline rewritten
Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the jobKatie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job - Kyiv Post (Ukraine)seen 17 Oct, 19:14headline rewritten
Trump Fires White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After Just Five DaysTrump Fires White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After Just 5 Days - The Guardian Worldseen 18 Oct, 13:29description edited
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Katie Zacharia tells Guardian her first, widely panned, press briefing followed six-day sprint to appoint her to key role Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary says it is “unknown” how much she will engage with the press, or hold briefings with reporters, as she faces mounting questions over her legal credentials. In a brief interview with the Guardian on Thursday, Katie Zacharia detailed the whirlwind sprint to replace her predecessor Karoline Leavitt as the US president’s chief...Katie Zacharia tells Guardian her first, widely panned, press briefing followed whirlwind sprint to appoint her to key role Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary says it is “unknown” how much she will engage with the press or hold briefings with reporters, as she faces mounting questions over her legal credentials. In a brief interview with the Guardian on Thursday, Katie Zacharia detailed the whirlwind sprint to replace her predecessor Karoline Leavitt as the US president’s chief...
- wwd.comseen 18 Oct, 20:55headline rewritten
Katie Zacharia Starts White House Run: Her Style Will Shape OpinionsAs Katie Zacharia Kicks Off White House Press Secretary Stint, Will She Embrace the Trump Aesthetic? - Times of Indiaseen 19 Oct, 04:04headline rewritten
Trump fires Katie Zacharia as press secretary after 5 days; sets shortest-tenure recordTrump fires Katie Zacharia after just five days as White House press secretary
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Fri, 9 October 2026
41 reports- newrepublic.com00:00first to report
Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary—and she has some extreme opinions.
- Bloomberg Politics18:08
President Donald Trump said he has appointed conservative commentator and Truth Social communications advisor Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- iheart.com18:22
Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt. Zacharia, who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security, is expected to be confirmed soon.
- Google News - Top Stories18:25
Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary Reuters Katie Zacharia Picked as the New White House Press Secretary The New York Times Trump has picked a replacement for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt The Independent Trump selects Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary CNN Trump picks conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to be next press secretary The Guardian
- The Hill18:30
President Trump has offered Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and communications adviser to the president's media company, the position as the next White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed to The Hill. The New York Times first reported on Friday that Zacharia would be named to the post. Zacharia would fill a role...
- Axios18:37edited after publishing ×2
Katie Zacharia, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, will be the next White House press secretary, President Trump said Friday. The big picture: Zacharia will take over the podium from Karoline Leavitt, a Trump loyalist who announced her departure from the administration in August. What they're saying: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal...
- BBC News World18:38
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
- krcrtv.com18:43
She previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
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- wchstv.com9 Oct, 18:43their copy
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- kcby.com9 Oct, 18:43their copy
- Al Jazeera English18:49
US President Donald Trump called the conservative commentator 'a devoted fan'.
- RMF24 (Poland)18:51
To ona zostanie nową rzeczniczką prasową Białego Domu
- Le Figaro (France)18:54
L’avocate va succéder à Karoline Leavitt, qui a accouché de son deuxième enfant au printemps et quitté ses fonctions fin août pour se consacrer à sa famille.
- The Hill18:56
Katie Zacharia, a conservative lawyer and commentator, may be the next person to lead the White House briefing room, having been offered the press secretary position by President Trump. Zacharia brings a stint as spokesperson and deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Former DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, in a post on...
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:03
DONALD Trump izabrao je konzervativnu komentatoricu Katie Zachariju za novu glasnogovornicu Bijele kuće.
- ANSA (Italy)19:14
Lo riporta il New York Times. Prenderà il posto di Karoline Leavitt
- ABC News (Australia)19:42
Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position of White House press secretary.
- Google News - Top Stories19:53
Katie Zacharia Picked as the New White House Press Secretary The New York Times Trump taps conservative commentator as next White House press secretary The Washington Post Trump picks conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to be next press secretary The Guardian Trump selects Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary CNN Commentator Katie Zacharia offered job of new White House press secretary BBC
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- iheart.com20:00
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. President Trump praised Zacharia's loyalty and support. She currently advises Trump Media & Technology Group and has a background in law and conservative commentary.
- France Info (France)20:07
Cette Californienne a déjà été pendant quelques semaines porte-parole du ministère de la Sécurité intérieure, de février à avril 2026.
- El País (Spain)20:59
La exportavoz del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Kristi Noem reemplazará en el puesto a Karoline Leavitt, que dimitió en agosto
- Google News - Top Stories21:08
Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary BBC Katie Zacharia Picked as Trump’s New White House Press Secretary The New York Times Trump selects Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary CNN Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary job ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Kalshi Probes Suspicious Trades Tied to Trump Press Secretary Pick, WSJ Reports U.S. News & World Report
- Die Zeit (Germany)21:27
Der US-Präsident hat angekündigt, eine konservative frühere Fernsehkommentatorin zu seiner Sprecherin zu machen. Katie Zacharia hatte Trump im Wahlkampf unterstützt.
- The Guardian World21:39
Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August after giving birth to her second child Donald Trump on Friday announced that he had picked Katie Zacharia to be the next White House press secretary, lining up a conservative commentator he called a “devoted fan” to be his most prominent spokesperson. Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August after the birth to her second child. Continue reading...
- South China Morning Post22:37
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has appointed Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his Truth Social platform, to serve as White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s departure in August. He said Zacharia has an “unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter”. “I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically...
- DW Top Stories23:12
Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia to take over the White House press secretary role vacated by Karoline Leavitt. She assumes the role with Trump struggling with low approval ratings driven by the US war with Iran.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:53
‘I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our country,’ says US president
Sat, 10 October 2026
5 reports- politicalwire.com01:08
"Prediction market Kalshi has launched an investigation into a series of suspicious trades on their platform about the selection of President Trump’s new White House press secretary," the Wall Street…
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)05:31
Sie hat den Präsidenten schon bisher gepriesen und verteidigt, sogar im Fitnessstudio. Nun wird Katie Zacharia die Nachfolgerin von Karoline Leavitt.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)05:38
US President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a senior communications adviser at Truth Social, as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia previously served as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and worked on Trump’s presidential campaigns.
- The Hill14:09
Prediction market Kalshi has opened an investigation into suspicious bets related to President Trump’s selection of his next press secretary, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company said that it was looking into at least three trades placed on its platform shortly before news outlets began announcing the appointment of Katie Zacharia to the White...
- foxnews.com15:53
Katie Zacharia says Trump's diesel deal with Vladimir Putin will lower gas and grocery prices as she prepares to take the White House podium Monday.
Sun, 11 October 2026
2 reports- dailykos.com16:00
What are the qualifications for Press Secretary in this maladiministration? Bottle blond ✅, Conspiracy Theorist ✅, lies ✅, cruelty ✅. Karoline Leavitt was a laughable shill for Project 2025.
- ghanamma.com19:15
Mon, 12 October 2026
10 reports- The Hill01:06edited after publishing
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Trump says new press secretary to hold first press conference next weekPresident Trump said Sunday that his new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, will hold her first press conference on Tuesday. “I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the...
- kpic.com13:34
President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, will have her first press conference on Tuesday.
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- upnorthlive.com12 Oct, 13:34their copy
- iheart.com19:23
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, will hold her first briefing on Tuesday (October 13). Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and Trump Media adviser, steps into the role ahead of the November midterms, aiming to enhance the administration's communication efforts.
- iheart.com19:23
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, will hold her first briefing on Tuesday (October 13). Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and Trump Media adviser, steps into the role ahead of the November midterms, aiming to enhance the administration's communication efforts.
- iheart.com19:23
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, will hold her first briefing on Tuesday (October 13). Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and Trump Media adviser, steps into the role ahead of the November midterms, aiming to enhance the administration's communication efforts.
- iheart.com19:23
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, will hold her first briefing on Tuesday (October 13). Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and Trump Media adviser, steps into the role ahead of the November midterms, aiming to enhance the administration's communication efforts.
- iheart.com19:23
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, will hold her first briefing on Tuesday (October 13). Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and Trump Media adviser, steps into the role ahead of the November midterms, aiming to enhance the administration's communication efforts.
- iheart.com19:23
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, will hold her first briefing on Tuesday (October 13). Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and Trump Media adviser, steps into the role ahead of the November midterms, aiming to enhance the administration's communication efforts.
- klcc.org22:17
URL changednow www.klcc.org/npr-news/2026-10-12/new-white-house-press-secretary-faces-questions-about-credentials-after-first-briefing
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's chief spokesperson.
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- waer.org12 Oct, 22:17their copy
- wknofm.org12 Oct, 22:17their copy
- ksmu.org12 Oct, 22:17their copy
- kyuk.org12 Oct, 22:17their copy
- Google News - Top Stories22:17
New White House press secretary a 'devoted fan' of Trump and MAGA NPR LIVE: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holding first briefing WBAL-TV Trump’s new press secretary shared ‘pro-Putin post’ The Telegraph New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia makes podium debut WJLA Trump’s new press secretary to hold first media briefing WOODTV.com
Tue, 13 October 2026
37 reports- english.pravda.ru01:33
Katie Zacharia begins her role as White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. The appointment occurs against a backdrop of restricted press access
- Google News - Top Stories11:00
Trump's new press secretary takes the podium after weeks-long White House shake-up and more top headlines Fox News Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia keeps first briefing short NBC News Katie Zacharia ends first White House press briefing after 14 minutes USA Today Scaramucci quips about new press secretary Zacharia’s tenure: ‘The clock is running’ The Hill Katie Zacharia Ridiculed For Rocky First White House Press Briefing Forbes
- rawstory.com11:40
President Donald Trump reportedly “overrode” the wishes of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in picking a new press secretary, according to the Daily Mail and The Daily Beast.Trump announced the pick, conservative personality Katie Zacharia, 41, on Truth Social on Friday. She will replace Karol...
- The Hill12:07
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia will face reporters Tuesday morning for the first time since taking over as the Trump administration’s top spokesperson, just three weeks before the midterm elections. Zacharia, a conservative commentator and former communications adviser for Trump Media, succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who departed the role earlier this year. Leavitt will join...
- PBS NewsHour13:22edited after publishing
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WATCH LIVE: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefingRoughly half of Zacharia's first news briefing as the White House press secretary was a topper in which she read out President Donald Trump's achievements.
- Google News - Top Stories13:59
White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as Greece ambassador, press secretary says Fox News White House officials question whether Trump will keep Zacharia in press secretary role after short first briefing CNN Trump’s new press secretary raises eyebrows with bar exam response The Hill Trump pick Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in unusual first press briefing: ‘My president, I mean my husband’ Yahoo Katie Zacharia Delivers Powerful Inaugural Briefing as the 37th White House Press...
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- iheart.com14:53
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary, addressing topics like Trump's campaign plans and Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation. Her briefing lasted under 15 minutes, and she emphasized balancing her role with family life.
- boston.com15:23
Zacharia, a conservative commentator who most recently worked for President Donald Trump’s social media company, was named to the job on Friday.
- editorandpublisher.com15:27
President Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, earned brutally bad reviews Tuesday on her first day on the job.
- Google News - Top Stories15:27
Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia keeps first briefing short NBC News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- The Hill15:30
Anthony Scaramucci is weighing in on Katie Zacharia's first briefing as White House press secretary, quipping that the clock is ticking on her tenure. "The clock is running," Scaramucci wrote on X on Tuesday, shortly after Zacharia wrapped her inaugural briefing at the White House as press secretary. "Thus far 1/11th of a Scaramucci," he...
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:01
NOVA glasnogovornica Bijele kuće Katie Zacharia danas je održala svoju prvu konferenciju za novinare, koja je završila nakon samo 14 minuta.
- rawstory.com16:33
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia got off on the wrong foot with White House briefing room reporters who are strongly aligned with Donald Trump’s administration.That is according to MS NOW’s Vaughn Hillyard, who reported that Zacharia’s decision to take only three questions before fleei...
- rawstory.com16:44
President Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, opened up a new line of questions with an unexpected answer when asked where she had passed the bar exam.Trump has described Zacharia as “an attorney,” and she has repeatedly done the same on national TV. But a new investigation by Popula...
- wwd.com16:51edited after publishingAs Katie Zacharia Kicks Off White House Press Secretary Stint, Will She Embrace the Trump Aesthetic?
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Katie Zacharia Starts White House Run: Her Style Will Shape OpinionsAs the seventh consecutive female White House press secretary, Zacharia will be closely scrutinized for her actions and inevitably her appearance.
- BBC News World17:04
The BBC's Sarah Smith was in the room and describes Zacharia's performance and the moment she broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle being asked to resign.
- Al Jazeera English17:09
Katie Zacharia has held her first briefing as White House press secretary after replacing Karoline Leavitt.
- The Hill17:30
President Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia raised eyebrows on Tuesday when she was asked where she passed the bar exam, telling reporters that she did so when she moved to China. Zacharia made the remarks on the White House South Lawn alongside Trump before heading to Alaska with him for a campaign rally. “Where...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:46
Sie verbreitete Verschwörungstheorien über Michelle Obama und Hillary Clinton, jetzt spricht sie für Donald Trump: Katie Zacharia hat ihre erste Pressekonferenz absolviert. Fragen durften nur wenige Journalisten stellen.
- South China Morning Post17:47
New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Tuesday by taking remarkably few questions from journalists while leaving no doubt who she believes has all the answers – US President Donald Trump. “I get to do what I was doing on the outside already, which was hoping to amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump’s incredible agenda for the American people,” she said, describing her vision for the job. Zacharia, a 41-year-old devotee of Trump’s hard-right...
- rawstory.com18:24
New press secretary Katie Zacharia had a rough start at the White House this week as she landed in a small corner office while President Donald Trump’s enforcer kept the large office press secretaries traditionally use.Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, is “the current occupant ...
- iDNES (Czechia)18:53
Premiéra nové tiskové mluvčí Bílého domu Katie Zachariové skončila po pouhých čtrnácti minutách. Její první oficiální vystoupení před novináři provázely nejistota, vyhýbavé odpovědi i nechtěné přeřeknutí, které vyvolalo v sále smích a v kuloárech administrativy varovnou kritiku.
- The Guardian World19:22
Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot Well, that was weird. Katie Zacharia , the new White House press secretary, made her debut on the podium on Tuesday with all the warmth, wisdom and political dexterity of an AI avatar. Zacharia was all stilted delivery, nervous tics and lack of eye contact. With an eerie lack of emotion, she served up pro-Trump talking points, took only three questions and vanished after 14 minutes. It...
- Google News - Top Stories19:36
Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut The Guardian Katie Zacharia Stepped to the Lectern for the First Time. It Was a Bumpy Ride. The New York Times Ex-Trump official fired after just 11 days drops brutal jab against White House press secretary Yahoo White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post Katie Zacharia Ridiculed For Rocky First White House Press Briefing—Amid Questions About Law Background Forbes
- Bloomberg Politics20:29
Katia Zacharia, the president’s new press secretary, will have to tout his record to voters unhappy with their cost of living.
- The Hill20:39
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was met with a barrage of criticism following her first briefing in her new role, leading some to question the future of her tenure shortly after she was tapped for the job. Zacharia on Tuesday delivered a roughly 14-minute briefing and took questions from only three outlets. She notably...
- Google News - Top Stories20:43
New Trump press secretary says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrows South China Morning Post Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary The New York Times Kimmel Gives Trump’s New Mouthpiece a Brutal Nickname After Disastrous Debut Yahoo Shaky start for Katie Zacharia, the new voice of Trump The Times Katie Zacharia calls herself a lawyer. Legal experts aren’t sure. The Washington Post
- South China Morning Post20:43
Katie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, faces questions about her legal credentials after telling reporters on Tuesday that she passed a bar exam “when I moved to China”, without identifying the jurisdiction. Zacharia, who has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer, made the remark after her first official White House press briefing. According to her LinkedIn profile, she worked as an associate at Zhong Lun Law Firm, one of China’s largest,...
- Google News - Top Stories23:49
Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary The New York Times Katie Zacharia calls herself a lawyer. Legal experts aren’t sure. The Washington Post Katie Zacharia Ridiculed For Rocky First White House Press Briefing—Amid Questions About Law Background Forbes Press Secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions about legal credentials Yahoo New White House Press Secretary Zacharia holds her first press briefing Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Wed, 14 October 2026
14 reports- ABC News (Australia)05:06
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, answered only three questions and called her husband "my president" during her first briefing.
- Google News - Top Stories06:20
Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim at Trump's New Press Secretary: 'Her Reading is Good for an 11 Year Old' Rolling Stone Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary The New York Times Kimmel skewers Katie Zacharia's 'disaster' first press briefing USA Today Trump’s new press secretary raises eyebrows with bar exam response The Hill Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role LancasterOnline
- Der Spiegel (Germany)07:03
14 Minuten, drei Fragen, keine Antwort zur Ukraine: Katie Zacharias erster Auftritt im Weißen Haus war ein Fehlstart. Wer ist die Frau, die Trump an seiner Stabschefin vorbei zu seiner Sprecherin ernannt hat? Und was stimmt an ihrem Lebenslauf?
- El Mundo (Spain)12:25
La primera comparecencia de Katie Zacharia deja a algunos aliados de Trump preguntándose cómo afrontará este puesto de tan alto perfil Leer
- Google News - Top Stories13:13
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role AP News Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary The New York Times The real problem with Katie Zacharia not actually being a ‘lawyer’ CNN New Trump press secretary says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrows South China Morning Post These Jokes About Trump's New Press Secretary Are Ruthless And Also Really Funny Yahoo
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:32
Gute Pressesprecher und -sprecherinnen waren früher die Visitenkarte des Weißen Hauses: klug, bestens informiert, schlagfertig. Jetzt macht Katie Zacharia diesen Job. Und lässt Betrachter fassungslos zurück.
- PBS NewsHour14:28
This would not be an easy job under any circumstances.
- globalnews.ca14:29
In her first briefing Zacharia read directly from a script. She paused and grinned when she uttered the words “Department of War" and mixed up the words “husband” and “president.”
- ibtimes.co.uk15:33
Megyn Kelly has criticised Katie Zacharia's appearance after the new White House press secretary's first briefing, while separate reports raised questions about her early performance in the role.
- Google News - Top Stories16:09
Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests Forbes Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary The New York Times Katie Zacharia draws criticism after press secretary debut Yahoo Questions swirl about new White House press secretary’s resume AP News Katie Zacharia presented herself as a lawyer. She’s not CNN
- Le Figaro (France)16:43
Elle s’est emmêlé les pinceaux, provoquant l’hilarité sur la Toile. Ce mardi, celle qui a succédé à Karoline Leavitt tenait sa première conférence de presse. Une entrée en matière en demi-teinte.
- Google News - Top Stories19:12
Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer The Guardian Trump’s New Press Secretary: Not-Quite Attorney at Law The New York Times Hi, I’m Your New Press Secretary, and It’s My First Time Reading Words Out Loud The Atlantic Katie Zacharia presented herself as a lawyer. She’s not CNN Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam WSJ
- wkyufm.org20:28
Katie Zacharia's first White House press briefing was short and often halting. The new press secretary chosen by President Trump left a lot of unanswered questions, including some uncertainties about her own qualifications.
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- kawc.org14 Oct, 20:28their copy
- The Hill21:23
Sean Spicer, a former White House press secretary during President Trump’s first term, said he felt bad for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after a rocky start behind the podium. In an interview Wednesday, Spicer said he empathized with the challenges of serving as the president’s chief spokesperson after Zacharia was criticized for...
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- The Hill19:26
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said Thursday that she tracked President Trump’s interests and intentionally discussed them in television appearances ahead of being selected for the role. “I tracked every news hit to be in accordance with what policies he was pushing for, particularly on Truth Social, since I was the senior communications adviser...
- Bloomberg Politics19:59
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia denigrated China in an interview Thursday, remarks that could invite more scrutiny on the newly appointed chief spokesperson for President Donald Trump.
- The Guardian World22:58edited after publishing
Katie Zacharia tells Guardian her first, widely panned, press briefing followed whirlwind sprint to appoint her to key role Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary says it is “unknown” how much she will engage with the press or hold briefings with reporters, as she faces mounting questions over her legal credentials. In a brief interview with the Guardian on Thursday, Katie Zacharia detailed the whirlwind sprint to replace her predecessor Karoline Leavitt as the US president’s chief...
Fri, 16 October 2026
74 reports- Channel News Asia06:30
"I remember this very distinctly, having just come from China, thinking, 'How is China the next country on the horizon? They don't even have proper toilets'," said White House press secretary Katie Zacharia.
- South China Morning Post10:53
Beijing has invited White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit the country more often after she said in an interview that China “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. The newly appointed spokeswoman for the Trump administration made the controversial remarks in an interview on Thursday with conservative commentator Jack Posobiec, when talking about the perception around 2016 that “the gold days, the glory days of the US were over and China was on the horizon”. “I remember this very...
- The Hill12:35
After a turbulent first week as President Trump's new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia is taking her case to the media. Will it be enough to save her job? Plus, the fallout from Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation, the latest developments in the midterms and much more. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill...
- The Hill13:16
Katie Zacharia is on her way to being a former White House press secretary, after President Trump told reporters he told her to “reconsider” the position and amid a rocky start to the job this week, a White House official told The Hill. Zacharia faced scrutiny over her legal credentials and held a short press...
- The Hill14:19
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia took a jab at China, saying the country lacked proper toilets, less than a week into the job where she's already come under fire over her qualifications and performance. “I remember this very distinctly having just come from China, thinking, how is China the next country on the horizon?...
- The Guardian World16:24
Katie Zacharia had a rough start as she fumbled first press conference and faced questions from media about her professional background US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has urged Katie Zacharia, his new White House press secretary , to “reconsider” taking the job after she faced intense scrutiny from news outlets, including the rightwing cable network Fox News. Speaking with reporters outside the White House on Friday, the US president said Zacharia had been “treated very badly by...
- Bloomberg Politics17:15
Katie Zacharia will no longer serve as President Donald Trump’s press secretary after spending less than a week on the job, thrusting the White House’s communications operation back into a state of chaos.
- Google News - Top Stories17:15
Trump says new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia should 'reconsider' job CNBC Katie Zacharia Is Out After 5 Days as White House Press Secretary The New York Times Trump asks Zacharia to reconsider White House press secretary role CNN White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post Live updates: Trump signals his embattled press secretary is on the way out AP News
- fox6now.com17:26
Press secretary Katie Zacharia is expected to be “transitioning out” of her role with the White House.
- The Hill17:29
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after President Trump told reporters that he told her to "reconsider" the position amid a rocky start to the job this week, a White House official told The Hill. "I said, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider,'" Trump told reporters Friday, referring...
- iheart.com17:30
President Trump suggested that Katie Zacharia reconsider her role as White House press secretary after a rocky start. Zacharia admitted she did not pass the bar exam, raising questions about her legal credentials. Despite this, the White House has expressed confidence in her abilities.
- iheart.com17:30
President Trump suggested that Katie Zacharia reconsider her role as White House press secretary after a rocky start. Zacharia admitted she did not pass the bar exam, raising questions about her legal credentials. Despite this, the White House has expressed confidence in her abilities.
- iheart.com17:30
President Trump suggested that Katie Zacharia reconsider her role as White House press secretary after a rocky start. Zacharia admitted she did not pass the bar exam, raising questions about her legal credentials. Despite this, the White House has expressed confidence in her abilities.
- iheart.com17:30
President Trump suggested that Katie Zacharia reconsider her role as White House press secretary after a rocky start. Zacharia admitted she did not pass the bar exam, raising questions about her legal credentials. Despite this, the White House has expressed confidence in her abilities.
- Times of India17:37
Katie Zacharia has faced significant scrutiny after her brief tenure as White House press secretary. Donald Trump expressed concerns about the job's challenges and suggested she reconsider her position. The media has provided harsh coverage of her professional background and recent press briefing. Despite his doubts, Trump emphasized that the decision about her future is ultimately up to her.
- ABC (Spain)17:40
Donald Trump nombró a Katie Zacharia jefa de prensa de la Casa Blanca la semana pasada. Una rueda de prensa, un puñado de entrevistas y una polémica sobre sus credenciales académicas han bastado para dejarla fuera en solo cinco días. El propio presidente lo ha reconocido este viernes ante los periodistas que le esperábamos antes de que se subiera al helicóptero Marine One, poco antes de viajar a un mitin en Georgia. «Le he preguntado si este trabajo es para ella», ha explicado Trump. «Le he...
- Axios17:46
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was ousted Friday after just five days on the job, according to two senior Trump administration officials. Why it matters: Zacharia will be the shortest-tenured press secretary in modern history, with her first and only week in the White House marked by speculation about her legal credentials and criticism of her first press briefing. Trump told reporters Friday that he had urged Zacharia to "reconsider" the job, saying: "The news has been so nasty to...
- PBS NewsHour17:49
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.
- Google News - Top Stories17:52
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports The Guardian Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days The New York Times Trump asks Zacharia to reconsider White House press secretary role CNN Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam WSJ Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, claims she’s a lawyer. Is she? Popular Information | Judd Legum
- El País (Spain)17:53
La salida llega después de que el presidente dijera que había pedido a Katie Zacharia que reconsiderase si quería seguir tras una semana de escándalos
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:04
Nach nur fünf Tagen im Amt muss US-Präsident Donald Trumps Pressesprecherin Berichten zufolge den Posten räumen. Zuvor hatte es Zweifel an ihrer Qualifikation gegeben.
- NPR News18:08
Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.
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- DW Top Stories18:13
Zacharia, having served only five days in the role, is now the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history. Her departure follows a rocky debut at the podium and controversy surrounding her background.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- iheart.com18:18
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days, following criticism of her first briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
- Times of India18:24edited after publishing
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Trump fires Katie Zacharia as press secretary after 5 days; sets shortest-tenure record - Channel News Asia18:25
US President Donald Trump told the new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to “reconsider” her job just days after her first press briefing faced criticism.
- Channel News Asia18:25
The US president told the new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to “reconsider” her job just days after her first press briefing faced criticism.
- ABC News (Australia)18:40
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the role after only days in the job. US President Donald Trump indicated he had encouraged her to reconsider her position.
- Bloomberg Politics18:40
Katie Zacharia will no longer serve as President Donald Trump’s press secretary after spending less than a week on the job. Skylar Woodhouse reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill18:45
Anthony Scaramucci weighed in on Katie Zacharia’s departure as White House press secretary Friday, noting her tenure was less than his as communications director at just five days in the role. “Records are made to be broken,” he wrote on social platform X. “But I take no pleasure in other people’s pain.” Scaramucci famously served...
- Google News - Top Stories18:56
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job NBC News Katie Zacharia Is Ousted After 5 Days as White House Press Secretary The New York Times How to lose a job in five days Vox Trump fires Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after five days, advisers say CNN White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post
- Al Jazeera English18:58
Trump advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her press secretary role due to media backlash over her credentials.
- Le Monde English18:58
Katie Zacharia's gaffe-filled stint came as US President Donald Trump flies around the country trying to boost Republican candidates ahead of midterm elections.
- Polsat News (Poland)19:00
Katie Zacharia po zaledwie kilku dniach przestała być rzeczniczką prasową Białego Domu - informuje Fox News, powołując się na informacje przekazane przez urzędnika z Waszyngtonu. Podczas swojej pierwszej konferencji prasowej Zacharia zaliczyła przejęzyczenie, które poniosło się szerokim echem, pojawiły się też doniesienia kwestionujące jej wykształcenie prawnicze.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)19:12
Nach nur einer Woche ist die neue Pressesprecherin von Donald Trump ihren Job bereits wieder los. Sie hatte einen holprigen Start hingelegt.
- Euronews19:29
Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer while working as a commentator for conservative outlets such as Fox News and Newsmax.
- The Guardian World19:29
Zacharia hosted widely panned first briefing on Tuesday and faced scrutiny after admitting she didn’t pass bar exam Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to a White House official. The person was not authorized to speak publicly about the decision, which had not been formally announced. Zacharia had a rocky start to her tenure as press secretary, hosting a widely panned first White House press briefing on...
- Al Jazeera English19:41
Al Jazeera has confirmed that White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role.
- Tagesschau (Germany)19:42
Die gerade erst angetretene neue Pressesprecherin von US-Präsident Donald Trump, Katie Zacharia, gibt ihr Amt schon wieder auf. Sie war wegen falscher Angaben zu ihrem Lebenslauf unter Druck geraten.
- Bloomberg Politics19:50
Katie Zacharia will no longer serve as President Donald Trump’s press secretary after spending less than a week on the job, thrusting the White House’s communications operation back into a state of chaos. Trump has previously cited Republicans' messaging as a pain point in recent remarks. Elsewhere, the Texas Senate race has turned into one of the most expensive in history. Elon Musk gave $158 million to the GOP’s main super PAC backing Senate candidates in September, according to the latest...
- torontosun.com20:06
- realitytea.com20:09
Donald Trump cast doubt on Katie Zacharia’s future as White House press secretary before firing her. Read on.
- Bloomberg Politics20:12
On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Kailey Leinz discusses the latest updates from the Trump White House. On today's show, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Melinda Haring, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Decision Tree Research Founder and CEO Gregory Allen. (Source: Bloomberg)
- El Pais English20:15
The departure comes after the president asked her to ‘reconsider,’ and on the heels of controversy over the fact that she presented herself as a lawyer even though she never passed the bar exam
- torontosun.com20:20
- NPR News20:29
Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.
- edenmagnet.com.au20:39
Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after a brief tenure, officials say.
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- chinadaily.com.cn20:51
- BBC News World21:05edited after publishing
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Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the jobHer public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
- abc.net.au21:21
US President Donald Trump has reportedly fired his new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia following intense scrutiny after just 5 days in the job.
- The Hill21:26
Far-right activist Laura Loomer put herself forward as a candidate for White House press secretary as Katie Zacharia was ousted from the role Friday after just five days. In three separate posts on the social platform X, the conservative influencer argued her case. “Here me out: Press Secretary Laura Loomer,” she wrote in an initial...
- aol.com21:29
Katie Zacharia is out after five days as White House press secretary, not even half a Scaramucci. See how her historically short tenure ranks.
- The Hill21:35
Katie Zacharia was set up to fail by the White House and President Trump, who made her White House press secretary without preparing her, former Clinton-era White House press secretary Joe Lockhart said Friday. “I don’t mean this to sound partisan or overly critical of the president, but she is, in fact a victim here,”...
- MercoPress (South America)21:50
Katie Zacharia will leave her post as White House press secretary just five days after taking it up, according to advisers to President Donald Trump quoted by several US media outlets, following a widely criticised first briefing and the revelation that she had presented herself as a lawyer without passing the bar exam.
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- Google News - Top Stories21:57
Katie Zacharia Is Ousted After 5 Days as White House Press Secretary The New York Times Katie Zacharia had the shortest tenure as press secretary in history. Here are the others who didn't last long. Business Insider Katie Zacharia’s firing was foreshadowed by a chilly Fox News reception CNN White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam WSJ
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:14
Trump says he told Zacharia to 'reconsider' staying in role, and that she had been 'treated very badly' by media
- Bloomberg Politics22:18
Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House Chief of Staff and Co-Founder of the Freedom Caucus, says the Trump administration “set” Katie Zacharia “up to fail” by not giving her enough preparation before she began her five-day tenure as White House press secretary. Mulvaney says President Donald Trump does not necessarily need to quickly replace her and says whether Chief of Staff Susie Wiles remains in her role much longer is “anybody’s guess." He speaks with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg’s "Balance...
- theguardian.com22:20
The president reportedly chose Zacharia after seeing her on television, but her first press briefing and disastrous interviews sealed her fate
- bostonherald.com22:29
- The Hill22:38
Katie Zacharia won’t be remembered as one of the “all-time greats” in the White House press room, as one of her colleagues predicted this week, but she will go down in the annals of presidential press secretary history. Her tenure of five days in the role easily beats the previous record held by Anthony Scaramucci,...
- abc.net.au22:45
Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.
- bostonglobe.com22:45
The shift comes after President Trump cast significant doubt on her future earlier Friday, telling reporters that he would have a discussion with her following his weekend travel — and that if he were her, he would reconsider the job.
- brisbanetimes.com.au22:45
Donald Trump's new press secretary has been fired from her role after a tumultuous week at the White House.
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- smh.com.au16 Oct, 22:45their copy
- smh.com.au22:45
We begin with breaking news out of the United States, where Katie Zacharia has been fired from her role, after a tumultuous week at the White House. In other news, a man has been left injured after he was attacked by two dogs at a park in Brisbane's north.
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- cbs58.com22:45
By Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak(CNN) — President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as press secretary, advisers to the president said, ending her turbulent week-long stint as the
- PBS NewsHour22:50
In our news wrap Friday, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after less than a week on the job, three large brush fires in Southern California are forcing people to flee their homes and dozens of Israeli settlers set cars and trees ablaze across the West Bank and attacked Palestinians as they gathered for their autumn olive harvest.
- Google News - Top Stories23:22
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving role days after taking job BBC Katie Zacharia Is Ousted After 5 Days as White House Press Secretary The New York Times Move over, Mooch. The internet has a new way to measure short White House stints. Business Insider Trump asks Zacharia to reconsider White House press secretary role CNN White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post
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12 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:49
Katie Zacharia ousted as White House press secretary Axios Why the Katie Zacharia debacle is a huge embarrassment for Trump and his White House CNN White House Turmoil Erupts as Trump Axes Zacharia, Backs Wiles Bloomberg.com Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit PBS White House press secretary Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism Reuters
- Google News - Top Stories01:57
The Moment Katie Zacharia Found Out Her Five-Day Stint as Press Secretary Was Over WSJ Why Trump decided to fire Katie Zacharia as press secretary after just five days: ‘Did anyone vet her?’ | CNN Politics CNN Zacharia makes first statement since leaving job as White House press secretary WBAL-TV Susie Wiles helped set up Fox interview ahead of press secretary’s exit Politico White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post
- The Hill02:29
Katie Zacharia issued her first public statement Friday night after a White House official announced she'd be "transitioning out" of the press secretary post after just five days in the role. In a post on the social media platform X, Zacharia praised President Trump’s leadership, saying, “It was an honor to work for him.” “President...
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)02:44edited after publishing
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Trump Fires White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After Just Five DaysDonald Trump dismissed new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, less than a week after her appointment. Her five-day tenure was marked by controversy over her failure to pass the California bar exam, an awkward debut press briefing, and remarks about China.
- localnews8.com03:08
By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Beijing has invited now-ousted White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit China more often after she claimed the country lacks “proper toilets” in a recent interview. Zacharia, who was sacked by President Donald Trump less than a week into her job following an onslaught of scrutiny, came under
- Google News - Top Stories05:20
Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job BBC A Five-Day Tour for Katie Zacharia WSJ White House Turmoil Erupts as Trump Axes Zacharia, Backs Wiles Bloomberg.com Susie Wiles helped set up Fox interview ahead of press secretary’s exit Politico White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background The Washington Post
- dailypakistan.com.pk07:44
WASHINGTON — Katie Zakaria replaced Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary and she got sacked within a week after US President Donald Trump
- Times of India10:35
Katie Zacharia's brief tenure as White House press secretary ended abruptly after just five days due to a rocky start marked by an underwhelming briefing and questions regarding her qualifications. Despite Donald Trump's warning to reconsider the role, she was determined to fulfill her duties to the president and the nation. Her departure leaves the press office in limbo, especially with midterm elections approaching.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:36
So schnell war den Job bisher noch niemand wieder los. Am Montag fing Katie Zacharia als Pressesprecherin an, jetzt ist sie schon wieder raus: Rückblick auf eine kuriose Woche im Weißen Haus.
- Al Jazeera English13:41
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
- The Hill15:02
Former Rep. George Santos (R-Fla.) pitched himself on Friday to fill the vacancy left by White House press secretary Katie Zacharia. “Hey I’m not technically open for a job because I have one already…. butttttttt… I’d jump to serve POTUS as press secretary in a heart beat. Just saying,” the former Republican lawmaker wrote on...
- upnorthlive.com15:35
Following her departure as White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia praised President Donald Trump in a social media post on Friday night.
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