- President Donald Trump suggested White House press secretary Katie Zacharia reconsider her role just one week after her hiring was announced.
- “I said to Katie just two minutes ago, I said, Katie, you know, you don't have to do this ... the news has been so nasty to her. I've never seen anything like it. And I said, I said to her honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. You think about it, but I wouldn't reconsider. She's got a beautiful husband and family,” he said.
- The president's comments follow a difficult first press briefing and subsequent questions regarding whether Zacharia lied about holding a law license.
- Trump claimed the news media treated Zacharia unfairly, citing a challenging interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
- Before departing for a rally in Georgia, Trump stated he discussed the media pressure with Zacharia and advised her to think about her decision. Trump expressed support for Zacharia and stated that he ultimately just wants her to be happy.
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