Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is having a rough ride — even on friendly territory
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing scrutiny following a difficult first week on the job. She addressed criticisms regarding her limited preparation time and her legal background, including her failure to pass the bar exam.
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The performance of a White House press secretary is a key indicator of an administration's communication strategy and internal organization.
Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary, has had a rough first week at work. Bloomberg/Getty Images Katie Zacharia says she did her best at her first White House briefing despite having little time to prepare. She said on "Hannity" that she only received briefing materials the morning of the press conference. Trump's new press secretary also confirmed she sat for the bar exam but did not pass. Katie Zacharia has had a tough first week at work. Her first briefing as the new White House press secretary lasted about 14 minutes, and she took three questions. Then came scrutiny over her legal career. During a Thursday appearance on "Hannity" on Fox News — known to be friendly territory for the Trump administration — Zacharia said she had done her "very best" in her debut and addressed the criticism over her legal career.
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