Trump looking for new press secretary after Katie Zacharia fired

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Katie Zacharia has been removed from her position as White House press secretary, leading President Donald Trump to search for a replacement. The article does not provide specific details about the timing or reasons behind Zacharia's firing.
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As of October 16, 2026, Katie Zacharia was fired from her position as the White House Press Secretary after less than a week in the role. She replaced Karoline Leavitt, who left at the end of August due to personal reasons. Initially chosen for the job by Donald Trump, Zacharia faced intense criticism during her brief tenure, particularly over her legal qualifications and performance in press conferences. Critics mocked her assertion that she was an attorney despite never having passed the bar exam. The White House confirmed her departure on Friday, just days after her first press conference, where she struggled to manage questions from reporters effectively. Zacharia's exit highlights the high turnover rate for this position; it marks Trump’s sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations.

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