From Mother Jones · Inae Oh · · 30s
Katie Zacharia Firing
Trump fires Katie Zacharia after 5 days as press secretary.
In brief
Trump fires Katie Zacharia after 5 days as press secretary. Trump fired Katie Zacharia after five days as press secretary due to poor performance and unverified legal claims. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Katie Zacharia Firing
Trump fired Katie Zacharia after five days as press secretary due to poor performance and unverified legal claims.
Zacharia's Background
Zacharia reportedly cross-referenced Trump's schedule to book TV spots, ensuring he watched her.
Record-Breaking Tenure
Zacharia's firing sets a new record for Trump administration, surpassing Scaramucci's 10-day tenure.
The short version
Trump fired Katie Zacharia after five days as press secretary due to poor performance and unverified legal claims.
