Katie Zacharia says she is ‘proud’ of brief stint as White House press secretary

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20 Oct 2026 • 11:32 PM MYT
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Katie Zacharia says she is ‘proud’ of brief stint as White House press secretary

  • Katie Zacharia has reflected on her brief tenure as President Donald Trump's White House press secretary, stating she has no regrets after her role ended after just five days.
  • President Trump appointed Zacharia on 9 October following her conservative media appearances, but her tenure ended following a difficult initial briefing and questions regarding her legal credentials.
  • Speaking to Joel Pollak of The California Post, Zacharia said she remained proud to stand by her beliefs and demonstrate courage to her children.
  • Zacharia's five-day run makes her the shortest-serving official across President Trump's administrations, undercutting Anthony Scaramucci's previous record.
  • The White House is currently searching for a successor, with Scott Jennings and Maria Bartiromo among those reportedly under consideration.

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