# Trump Press Secretary Criticized for China Toilet Comment

> Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia faced backlash after claiming China lacked 'proper toilets' in a recent interview.
- Title: Trump Press Secretary Criticized for China Toilet Comment
- Summary: Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia faced backlash after claiming China lacked 'proper toilets' in a recent interview. Trump’s press secretary Katie…
- Keywords: katie zacharia, trump, china, xi jinping, white house, press secretary, toilets, jack posobiec, news, world, Press, Secretary
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-says-china-lacked-proper-toilets
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:51:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katie zacharia, trump, china, xi jinping, white house, press secretary, toilets, jack posobiec, news, world
## Katie Zacharia's Toilet Remark
Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia said China lacked 'proper toilets' in an interview with Jack Posobiec on Oct 15, 2026.

> I remember this very distinctly, having just come from China, thinking, 'How is China the next country on the horizon? They don’t even have proper toilets'
## Zacharia Faces Scrutiny Over Credentials
Zacharia admitted she did not pass the California bar exam but the White House called her 'uniquely qualified and whip smart'.
## Trump and Xi's Relations
Trump and Xi Jinping have hosted each other in 2026 and plan more meetings before year’s end.
## Zacharia's Background
Zacharia previously lived in China after graduating from Pepperdine Law School in 2011 and working at Zhong Lun law firm.
## Key takeaway

Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia sparked criticism for saying China lacked 'proper toilets' during an interview with Jack Posobiec.