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Katie Zacharia leaving White House press secretary post
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· October 16, 2026
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving, an official says, after Trump urged her to reconsider staying. Her rocky first week drew scrutiny over a brief debut briefing and questions about her credentials.
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Key points Her rocky first week drew scrutiny over a brief debut briefing and questions about her credentials. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving, an official says, after Trump urged her to reconsider staying.
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