Katie Zacharia Out as White House Press Secretary After First Week on the Job
Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 9:40 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Katie Zacharia has been removed as White House press secretary after five days.
- Her brief tenure was marked by a criticized press briefing and questions about her legal qualifications.
- Zacharia reportedly misrepresented herself as a lawyer, having failed the bar exam.
- President Trump stated he would "reconsider" the job if he were in her shoes, citing the press's treatment of her.
- She is expected to move to a new role within the administration.
- Her departure is compared to Anthony Scaramucci's 11-day tenure as communications director.