White House press secretary Katie Zacharia resigns after short tenure
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Katie Zacharia, Donald Trump
Washington D.C., USA
October 2026
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her role after only five days. President Trump suggested she reconsider her position due to the difficulty of the job. Her tenure was marked by a rocky debut and controversy regarding her professional background.
- Earlier version 110/16/2026, 7:21:14 PM
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