Trump says new White House press secretary Zacharia should 'reconsider' job days after starting role
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is set to leave her position after only five days, following criticism and questions regarding her legal qualifications. President Trump suggested she reconsider the role shortly after her first briefing.
Why it matters
The rapid turnover in a high-profile administration role reflects ongoing instability and scrutiny within the White House communications team.
Katie Zacharia's stint as White House press secretary will soon end. At five days since she started the job, that's a new record.
US President Donald Trump told reporters that he thought Zacharias should "reconsider" the job. The White House later confirmed to the BBC that Zacharia would be "transitioning out" of her role, but did not provide further details on the timeline of her move.
Zacharia has faced heavy criticism since she made her first appearance in the role on Tuesday.
The briefing lasted less than 15 minutes and saw only three questions from reporters.
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