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Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After 5 Days On The Job: Report

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Anushree Jonko, (with inputs from Associated Press)
Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After 5 Days On The Job: Report
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US President Donald Trump has fired press secretary Katie Zacharia just five days after her appointment, citing unfair media treatment. Her brief tenure was marked by scrutiny regarding her professional credentials and legal qualifications.

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The rapid dismissal highlights the chaotic nature of the administration's staffing and the intense public and media scrutiny surrounding political appointments.

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US President Donald Trump has fired press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, just a week after he picked her for the post, according to a report by The New York Times. Trump told reporters that he had asked Zacharia to "reconsider" the job. He said that he told Zacharia that she did not have to do this job and that if he were her, he would reconsider the position."I told Katie in my opinion she was treated very unfairly," Trump said, noting that Zacharia has been "brutalised by the media.""I just think the press has been very tough on Katie and I said, 'there's no reason you have to go through this,' " he said.After a lackluster press briefing performance, there had been mounting questions about Zacharia's background and resume during her first week on the job.Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer as she has worked to establish herself…

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