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Katie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary role after five days

Katie Zacharia is departing her position as White House press secretary after a five-day tenure, making her the shortest-serving press secretary in U.S. history. Her departure follows a widely criticized inaugural press briefing on Tuesday, which lasted only 14 minutes and included questions from only three media outlets.

During her brief time in office, Zacharia faced intense scrutiny regarding her professional credentials. Although she had frequently described herself as an attorney in media appearances and social media posts, she admitted during a Fox News interview that she had not passed the bar exam. She explained that she had studied law and worked in international trade law in China, but lacked the necessary licensure to practice in the United States.

President Donald Trump addressed her departure on Friday, noting that he had advised her to reconsider the role due to the harsh treatment she received from the press. While some reports indicate she was dismissed, White House officials stated she was in the process of transitioning out of the position. Zacharia expressed gratitude toward the President on social media, stating it was an “honor” to work for him.

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