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US President Donald Trump\u2019s newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is leaving her position after just five days on the job following a difficult start and growing questions about her professional qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zacharia\u2019s departure was confirmed on Friday, October 16, 2026, by a White House official who said she was \u201ctransitioning out\u201d of the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her exit came after Trump publicly suggested that she reconsider the position, citing the pressure and challenges associated with serving as the administration\u2019s chief spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to reporters before leaving Washington for a weekend trip, Trump said he had advised Zacharia to think carefully about whether the demanding job was right for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement marked a rapid end to her tenure, which began earlier in the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions Over Legal Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zacharia faced scrutiny shortly after taking office over claims about her legal background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump had described her as an attorney when announcing her appointment. However, questions emerged about whether she had been admitted to practise law in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zacharia, a graduate of Pepperdine University\u2019s law school, initially defended her professional background, saying she had practised international transaction law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, during a Fox News interview, she acknowledged that she had not passed the bar examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reuters reported that it could not find records showing she was licensed to practise law in any US state or the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The controversy added to the pressure surrounding her brief time in the White House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficult Start at the White House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zacharia\u2019s first press briefing on Tuesday also attracted attention after she struggled to respond confidently to some questions from journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The briefing was short, and she took questions from only a few reporters before ending the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her performance prompted further scrutiny as she attempted to establish herself as the administration\u2019s principal public spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump had selected Zacharia to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August to spend more time with her young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president had hoped the new appointment would help communicate his administration\u2019s achievements and improve its engagement with the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump Yet to Name a Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following Zacharia\u2019s departure, Trump said he was in no rush to appoint another press secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her brief tenure comes at a sensitive political moment, with the US midterm elections approaching in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The administration now faces the task of finding a new spokesperson to communicate its policies and respond to questions from journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zacharia\u2019s departure is among the shortest tenures for a White House press secretary, highlighting the pressures associated with one of the most visible communications positions in American government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neither Zacharia nor the White House immediately provided further details about the circumstances surrounding her exit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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