From Slate Magazine · Heather Schwedel · · 1m 20s
Katie Zacharia Fired After Five Days
Katie Zacharia, Trump's press secretary, was fired after five days for failing to defend him on TV.
In brief
Katie Zacharia, Trump's press secretary, was fired after five days for failing to defend him on TV. Katie Zacharia was fired as Trump's press secretary after five days for poor performance on Fox News. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Katie Zacharia's Tenure
Katie Zacharia served as Trump's press secretary for five days, breaking the previous record of 11 days set by Anthony Scaramucci.
Why Zacharia Was Fired
Trump fired Zacharia after she failed to defend him on Fox News with Sean Hannity, who asked direct questions she couldn't answer.
Zacharia's Performance
Zacharia read a script promoting Trump's achievements but struggled with fluidity and only answered questions from three outlets.
Zacharia's Credentials
Zacharia claimed to be a lawyer but never passed the bar, a detail she tried to fudge when pressed by reporters.
Kaitlan Collins' Report
Kaitlan Collins reported that Trump was embarrassed by Zacharia's performance and wanted a press secretary who could defend him better on TV.
Zacharia's Replacement
Zacharia will likely be replaced by a more brazen press secretary who is willing to lie and defend Trump aggressively.
The Outcome
Zacharia's firing highlights the low standards for press secretaries in Trump's administration, where competence is often replaced by loyalty to Trump.
The one thing
Katie Zacharia was fired as Trump's press secretary after five days for poor performance on Fox News.
