# Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume

> Katie Zacharia's lawyer credentials under scrutiny as White House faces backlash.
- Title: Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume
- Summary: Katie Zacharia's lawyer credentials under scrutiny as White House faces backlash. Katie Zacharia, Trump's new White House press secretary, lacks state bar…
- Keywords: katie zacharia, white house press secretary, pepperdine university, law degree, state bar, bar exam, trump administration, conservative commentator, fox news, newsmax, news, local
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/politics/president-trump/questions-new-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharia/4158131
- Published: 2026-10-14T21:58:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katie zacharia, white house press secretary, pepperdine university, law degree, state bar, bar exam, trump administration, conservative commentator, fox news, newsmax, news, local
## Katie Zacharia's background
Katie Zacharia received a bachelor of arts degree from Pepperdine University in 2007 and a law degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law in 2011.
## White House press secretary role
Katie Zacharia is the new White House press secretary facing questions about her legal credentials and background.
## Lack of bar license
Zacharia is not listed in California's state bar database, and Popular Information reports she lacks licenses in all 50 states.
## White House response
The White House stated Zacharia has 'extensive experience in political advocacy, international corporate law, and non-profit work.'

> I practiced international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials
## Trump's appointment
Trump hired Zacharia after she worked for his social media company for only a few months and her debut at the podium was widely panned.
## Campaign for Accountability
Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with California State Bar to investigate Zacharia's claim of being a lawyer without a license.
## What happens next
California State Bar may investigate Zacharia for misrepresenting her legal credentials.
## Key takeaway

Katie Zacharia, Trump's new White House press secretary, lacks state bar licenses despite claiming to be a lawyer.