# Katie Zacharia fired after 5 days as White House press secretary

> Katie Zacharia quits White House press role after 5 days, calls Trump 'honor'.
- Title: Katie Zacharia fired after 5 days as White House press…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/us-news/katie-zacharia-speaks-out-fired-white-house-press-secretary-502752-20261017
- Published: 2026-10-17T08:59:35.756+00:00
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## Katie Zacharia fired
Katie Zacharia was fired from White House press secretary role after just five days in the job.
## Zacharia praised Trump
Zacharia called it 'an honor to work for him' after Trump suggested the job wasn't right for her.

> an honor to work for him
## Struggled in briefing
Zacharia visibly struggled during her first inaugural briefing, reading pre-prepared remarks for over half the time.

> i have to get back to you on that
## Trump's comments
Trump told Zacharia she might want to change her mind about the job and said she was treated unfairly by the press.

> i think you're better off being happy
## Zacharia's response
Zacharia said she hoped to build trust and confidence with everyone around her after being asked about the president's confidence.

> i hope to be able to build the trust and confidence of everyone around me
## Key takeaway

Katie Zacharia was fired from White House press secretary role after five days, calling Trump 'an honor to work for him' after struggling in inaugural briefing.