Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after 5 days
The gist
Trump fired White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after five days, per three people familiar.
Her brief tenure was shadowed by questions about how she presented her legal career.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026Katie Zacharia hosted her first and final press briefing, described as a bumpy start and widely panned.
- Oct 16, 2026Katie Zacharia was fired as White House Press Secretary after five days in the position, according to three people familiar with the matter.
- Oct 16, 2026President Trump told reporters he had encouraged Ms. Zacharia to "reconsider" the job, saying "Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider" and "Katie, do you need this? I don't think you need this."