- Press Secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after a few days on the job
- Departure follows an underwhelming press briefing performance
Updated 16 October 2026 21:42
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WASHINGTON: A White House official said Friday that Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was leaving her role after just a few days on the job, following a lackluster press briefing performance and scrutiny over her resume.
Asked about reports that Zacharia was “transitioning” out of the role, a White House official confirmed to AFP on condition of anonymity.