Katie Zacharia Ousted As White House Press Secretary After Five Days
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Katie Zacharia was ousted Friday after just five days on the job, according to two senior Trump administration officials.
The exit comes amid deepening turmoil for the White House as midterm elections loom, thrusting the White House’s communications operation back into a state of chaos.
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“<p>White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was ousted Friday after just five days on the job, according to two senior <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump"”
Axios — Katie Zacharia ousted as White House press secretary“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.”
Bloomberg — Trump’s New White House Press Secretary Out After Five Days“Exit comes amid deepening turmoil for White House as midterm elections loom”
FT — Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after five days
SupportCorroborates it
“President Donald Trump chose Katie Zacharia to serve as the new White House press secretary.”
business insider — Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as Trump’s White House press secretary. Here's what to know about her life and career.“Katie Zacharia made her White House press briefing debut on Tuesday and quickly came under intense scrutiny over her legal credentials.”
business insider — Katie Zacharia is out after 5 days as White House press secretary“She said the failing the bar exam was “somewhat inconsequential” since she would not need to be a barred attorney while in China.”
Fortune — Katie Zacharia lasts five days as White House press secretary
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- Oct 16, 6:14 PM — Katie Zacharia Defends Legal Background as New White House Press Secretary Amid Criticism (4/3)