# Trump’s Press Secretary Lies

> Katie Zacharia’s shaky claims and Trump’s lies make her perfect for the job.
- Title: Trump’s Press Secretary Lies · Slate Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: Katie Zacharia’s shaky claims and Trump’s lies make her perfect for the job. Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new press secretary, has lied about her credentials but…
- Keywords: katie zacharia, trump, press secretary, white house, law degree, pepperdine university, fix california, bar exam, international finance corporation, world bank, Press, Secretary
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/10/katie-zacharia-press-secretary-trump.html?via=rss
- Author: Ian Prasad Philbrick
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:47:55.97+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katie zacharia, trump, press secretary, white house, law degree, pepperdine university, fix california, bar exam, international finance corporation, world bank
## Katie Zacharia’s background
Katie Zacharia debuted as Trump’s press secretary on Tuesday.
## Zacharia claims bar pass
Zacharia said she passed the bar when she moved to China.
## Zacharia’s China claims
She claims to have worked at a Chinese law firm and for the World Bank.
## Bar exam facts
Foreign nationals can’t take the bar in China or practice Chinese law.
## Zacharia’s bar status
The Wall Street Journal reported she did not pass the U.S. bar exam.
## Zacharia’s performance
Zacharia spoke haltingly and read notes for long stretches on her debut.
## Zacharia’s mistake
She said 'my president' when she meant 'my husband' during her debut.
## Trump’s support
Trump called Zacharia 'very good' after her debut.
## Key takeaway

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new press secretary, has lied about her credentials but fits the administration’s need for blunt truth-tellers.