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Katie Zacharia's 3 Press Lessons
Former Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia shares 3 lessons from her 5-day tenure amid controversy.
In brief
Former Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia shares 3 lessons from her 5-day tenure amid controversy. Katie Zacharia left Trump's White House press secretary role after 5 days citing criticism over her law credentials and a failed California bar exam. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Katie Zacharia's First Role
Katie Zacharia became Trump's White House press secretary on October 9 after Karoline Leavitt left.
Zacharia's 5-Day Tenure
Zacharia held the role for five days, with her first briefing on October 13 and dismissal on October 16.
Zacharia's Lessons
Zacharia said the biggest lessons were to stay true to her character, focus on work, and refuse to be defined by critics.
California Bar Exam Issue
Zacharia failed the California bar exam but claimed she passed it in China when she moved there.
Trump's Reaction
Trump questioned Zacharia's fit for the role, saying he encouraged her to reconsider whether the job was right for her.
Zacharia's Departure
Zacharia was fired on October 16 after Trump said she had been treated unfairly by the press.
The bottom line
Katie Zacharia left Trump's White House press secretary role after 5 days citing criticism over her law credentials and a failed California bar exam.
