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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's Bar Exam Failure
Katie Zacharia, Trump's White House press secretary, admitted she failed California bar exam despite claiming to be a lawyer.
In brief
Katie Zacharia, Trump's White House press secretary, admitted she failed California bar exam despite claiming to be a lawyer. Katie Zacharia, Trump's White House press secretary, failed California bar exam but claims international legal experience. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Katie Zacharia failed California bar exam
Katie Zacharia, Trump's White House press secretary, failed California bar exam and has never passed one in the United States.
Zacharia claimed to be a lawyer
Zacharia repeatedly described herself as a lawyer and was introduced by the president as an attorney.
Zacharia worked at Chinese law firm
Zacharia worked at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing after graduating from Pepperdine University in 2011.
Zacharia's bar exam failure
Zacharia sat for the California bar exam shortly after graduating but failed it.
Zacharia's international work
Zacharia worked on international business transactions involving American and multinational corporations operating in China.
Zacharia's role at Fix California
Zacharia served as general counsel for Fix California between January 2024 and March 2025.
Zacharia's TV appearances
Zacharia appeared regularly on Fox News, CNN, and Newsmax where she identified herself as a lawyer.
Zacharia's White House defense
White House spokesman Steven Cheung called Zacharia 'a fabulous and wonderful addition to the team' and said she was not hired to perform legal work.
Zacharia's explanation
Zacharia said she assumed the question was about where she was after law school and could not hear the question due to Marine One.
Zacharia's credentials
Zacharia claims she practiced international transaction law with all appropriate credentials.
Zacharia's bar exam status
Zacharia has never passed an American bar examination despite claiming to be a lawyer.
Zacharia's international role
Zacharia worked as an international legal consultant at Zhong Lun Law Firm without requiring Chinese attorney licenses.
Zacharia's legal education
Zacharia graduated from Pepperdine University's law school in 2011.
Zacharia's bar exam attempt
Zacharia sat for the California bar exam shortly after graduating but failed it.
Zacharia's White House role
Zacharia was appointed White House press secretary by President Trump.
Zacharia's legal background
Zacharia worked on international business transactions involving American and multinational corporations operating in China.
What it means
Katie Zacharia, Trump's White House press secretary, failed California bar exam but claims international legal experience.
