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Katie Zacharia Suffers Awkward Slips in Rocky White House Briefing Debut
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Firstpost•14-10-2026, 09:22
Katie Zacharia Suffers Awkward Slips in Rocky White House Briefing Debut
- •Donald Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, had a rocky 14-minute debut briefing marked by nervous fidgeting and verbal slips.
- •While answering a question about balancing family life, Zacharia accidentally referred to her spouse as my president before quickly correcting herself.
- •Despite her brief and awkward appearance, Zacharia made major news by confirming that Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign.
- •After taking questions from only three reporters, Zacharia abruptly ended the briefing and stated that President Trump was heading to Alaska.
Key Questions Answered
While attempting to discuss her family and the administration's support for working parents, new press secretary Katie Zacharia accidentally referred to the president as her husband, saying, "So my president—excuse me, my husband—is out here."
Amid her 14-minute briefing, Zacharia confirmed that the administration had formally requested the resignation of Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of misconduct.
Katie Zacharia stepped into the role of White House press secretary after former press secretary Karoline Leavitt departed from the position in August 2026.
