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Katie Zacharia's First White House Struggle
Katie Zacharia, Trump's new press secretary, fumbles her first briefing with errors and anxiety.
In brief
Katie Zacharia, Trump's new press secretary, fumbles her first briefing with errors and anxiety. Katie Zacharia made errors and appeared strained during her first White House press briefing as Trump's press secretary. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Katie Zacharia's First Briefing
Katie Zacharia, a former TV political commentator, stepped up to the White House podium for her first briefing as President Trump's new press secretary.
Strained Performance
Zacharia appeared physically strained, sighed heavily, and referred to her husband as 'my president' during her first briefing.
“my president”
Criticism from Former Staff
Anthony Scaramucci, former press secretary, quipped on social media that Zacharia's performance was 1/11th of a Scaramucci.
“1/11th of a Scaramucci”
What to remember
Katie Zacharia made errors and appeared strained during her first White House press briefing as Trump's press secretary.
