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Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Just Five Days After Appointment
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 00:11
Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Just Five Days After Appointment
- •U.S. President Donald Trump has removed newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia only five days after she took office.
- •The dismissal followed intense media scrutiny and a high-profile press room briefing.
- •Trump revealed he personally advised Zacharia to reconsider, telling her she did not have to take on the role amid harsh media coverage.
- •The sudden departure highlights ongoing volatility in the administration communications team ahead of upcoming Congressional midterm decisions.
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President Donald Trump ousted newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia just five days after she took office, following intense media scrutiny and a high-profile press room briefing. Trump personally advised her to reconsider her position while criticizing the heavy media coverage surrounding her appointment.
Katie Zacharia served as White House Press Secretary for only five days before being removed from the position. She had assumed the role following the departure of Karoline Leavitt.
Katie Zacharia succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down from the role in August 2026 due to family reasons. Following her departure, Leavitt transitioned to join Fox News as an on-air contributor.
