Donald Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After Five Days

President Donald Trump fired White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Tuesday, ending her tenure after only five days in the position. The dismissal followed a single press conference where reporters described Zacharia as stilted and awkward while answering questions.

Zacharia had already faced public ridicule prior to her firing for claiming to be a lawyer despite never passing the bar exam. The administration has not yet named a replacement for the role.

This personnel move continues a broader pattern of turnover within the administration, which has recently appointed figures including Bobby Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth.