Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary under President Donald Trump, Us can confirm. According to The New York Times and CNN, Zacharia, 41, was fired on Friday, October 16, after just five days on the job. Fox News, however, reported that Zacharia was “transitioning out” of her role. Trump, 80, also denied she had been fired, telling reporters, “I want her to have a good life. … She’s been brutalized by the media.” Us has reached out to the White House for comment. White House Slams The Chicks' Natalie Maines After Donald Trump Criticism The news...
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Out After 5 Days on the Job
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Oct 17, 2026 • 50 minutes ago
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