Zacharia Sets White House Press Secretary Record

Katie Zacharia’s five-day tenure as White House press secretary ended after a halting debut briefing and scrutiny over her claim to be a lawyer despite not passing the California bar exam. Her tenure was shorter than former Trump communications director Anthony Scaramucci’s 10-day stint, making Zacharia the shortest-serving person in the role. President Donald Trump suggested she reconsider the job, citing the pressure and media attention; reports described her departure as a dismissal, while the White House said she was transitioning out. After leaving, Zacharia praised Trump on social media, and Scaramucci offered his sympathy and advised her to step away from the news and spend time with her family.