‘Joke hire’: Trump insiders have knives out for Katie Zacharia after ‘train wreck’ briefing
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is facing internal criticism following a shaky debut briefing that lasted only 14 minutes. Insiders and critics have labeled the performance a 'train wreck,' highlighting potential divisions within the Trump administration.
Why it matters
The performance of a White House Press Secretary is a key indicator of administration stability and communication strategy.
Insiders worry that Trump’s snap decision to select Zacharia against the advice of his chief of staff echoes mistakes of his first term, writes Andrew Feinberg
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T hree days into her tenure as White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia ’s shaky performance at her debut briefing is testing the Trump White House’s MAGA messaging machine and exposing divisions within the administration not seen since the chaotic days of President Donald Trump’s first term.
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