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

> Katie Zacharia, Trump's new press secretary, was fired after just five days on the job.
- Title: Katie Zacharia ousted after 5 days as White House press…
- Summary: Katie Zacharia, Trump's new press secretary, was fired after just five days on the job. Katie Zacharia was ousted as White House press secretary after five…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/16/nation/katie-zacharia-is-ousted-after-5-days-white-house-press-secretary
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## Katie Zacharia appointed
Katie Zacharia became Trump's new press secretary after a surprise pick.
## First briefing fails
Zacharia's first press briefing lasted only 5 1/2 minutes with no questions.
## Misrepresented as lawyer
Zacharia claimed she passed a bar exam in China when asked about her legal credentials.
## Media interviews backfire
Zacharia's media interviews failed to defend her unpreparedness for press corps.
## Ousted by Trump
Trump fired Zacharia after five days on the job, saying she didn't need the role.
## Transition to new role
Zacharia will transition to a new role announced later by the White House.
## Key takeaway

Katie Zacharia was ousted as White House press secretary after five days due to poor performance and misrepresenting her legal credentials.