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White House Spokeswoman Katie Zacharia Let Go
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was 'let go' after Trump said she failed to meet job expectations.
In brief
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was 'let go' after Trump said she failed to meet job expectations. White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was dismissed by Trump after admitting she failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the US. Originally reported by Dawn.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was 'let go' from the role, an official said on Friday.
Trump's Statement on Zacharia
Trump told reporters he thought Zacharia was better off being happy and could not be happy in this role.
Zacharia's Bar Exam Admission
Zacharia acknowledged she failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States.
Zacharia's Legal Credentials
Zacharia listed herself as general counsel of a California-based conservative nonprofit.
Zacharia's Bar Exam Explanation
Zacharia said she was distracted and overwhelmed by plans to move to China with her husband.
Zacharia's Legal Practice Claims
Zacharia claimed she could provide legal analysis but not legal advice, citing her work in China.
Campaign for Accountability
The Campaign for Accountability called on the California Bar Association to launch an investigation.
Zacharia's Press Briefing
Zacharia held her first White House press briefing with an unusually short press conference.
Zacharia's Successor
Zacharia succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down in August to care for her young children.
Zacharia's Bar Exam Response
Zacharia said she had registered for the bar exam but did not take it a second time.
Zacharia's Legal Experience
Zacharia worked at a Beijing law firm in China before becoming press secretary.
Zacharia's Legal Status
Zacharia admitted she would not need the bar in China, where foreign nationals cannot sit the bar exam.
Zacharia's Legal Intent
Zacharia said she never intended to go into the practice of law.
Zacharia's Legal Credentials Questioned
Zacharia's legal credentials were called into question after she gave an inconclusive answer about where she passed the bar exam.
Here's the gist
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was dismissed by Trump after admitting she failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the US.
