From Vanity Fair · Aidan McLaughlin · · 1m 30s
Trump's Press Secretary Fails in 5 Days
Trump's new press secretary quits after 5 days of chaos.
In brief
Trump's new press secretary quits after 5 days of chaos. Katie Zacharia, Trump's press secretary, was fired after five days of brief appearances and controversy. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Katie Zacharia's First Briefing
Katie Zacharia, Trump's new press secretary, gave a brief briefing on Tuesday before awkwardly leaving the room.
“I said [to] Katie, 'You know, you don’t have to do this if you don’t want to'”
Trump's Warning to Zacharia
Trump told Zacharia she could quit if she didn’t want to, saying she’d been treated 'nastily' and he’d reconsider her role.
“I said to her, 'Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider.'”
Zacharia's Short Tenure
Zacharia lasted five days, four if Columbus Day is counted as a holiday, less than half a Scaramucci.
“less than half a Scaramucci”
White House Confirms Firing
A White House official confirmed Zacharia's ouster to Party Animals after The New York Times reported her dismissal.
“Zacharia was out”
White House Praises Zacharia
The White House called Zacharia's performance 'powerful' and said she 'commanded the room' in a statement.
“commanded the room”
Zacharia's Bar Status
Zacharia received a JD but didn't pass the bar, according to The Wall Street Journal.
“received a JD but didn’t pass the bar”
Fox News Interview
Zacharia faced tough questions on Fox News with Sean Hannity about her brief briefing and lawyer background.
“pummeling the new Trump aide with questions”
White House Statement
White House communications director Steven Cheung called Zacharia a 'fabulous and wonderful addition to the team' in a statement.
“fabulous and wonderful addition to the team”
Trump's Firing Decision
Trump fired Zacharia after her brief appearances and controversy, ending her tenure in five days.
“Zacharia was out”
The takeaway
Katie Zacharia, Trump's press secretary, was fired after five days of brief appearances and controversy.
