# Trump drops new press secretary after controversy

> Trump fires Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after one week of issues.
- Title: Trump drops new press secretary after controversy · MercoPress
- Summary: Trump fires Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after one week of issues. Trump dismissed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary following a…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/16/trump-drops-his-new-press-secretary-after-a-week-of-controversy
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## Trump drops new press secretary
Katie Zacharia will leave her post as White House press secretary just five days after taking it up.
## Controversy over bar exam
Zacharia admitted she graduated in law but had not passed the bar exam despite presenting herself as a lawyer for years.
## Trump's reaction
Trump told reporters he suggested Zacharia reconsider staying on: 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. Katie, do you need this?'

> Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. Katie, do you need this?
## Key takeaway

Trump dismissed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary following a week of controversy after she admitted not passing the bar exam despite presenting herself as a lawyer.