Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
- United States President Donald Trump’s latest press secretary has been let go after just five days on the job, following a widely criticised first – and only – White House news conference and amid scrutiny of her credentials.
- Trump told reporters on Friday that he believed the press had been harsh towards his new top spokesperson, Katie Zacharia, but that he had advised her to “reconsider” the role.
- Shortly after, Al Jazeera and other media confirmed that Zacharia would be “transitioning out” of the position.
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- United States President Donald Trump’s latest press secretary has been let go after just five days on the job, following a widely criticised first – and only – White House news conference and amid scrutiny of her credentials.
- Trump told reporters on Friday that he believed the press had been harsh towards his new top spokesperson, Katie Zacharia, but that he had advised her to “reconsider” the role.
- Shortly after, Al Jazeera and other media confirmed that Zacharia would be “transitioning out” of the position.
Sources: Al Jazeera