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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Oct 13, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
Katie Zacharia to leave White House press secretary role
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Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after five days on the job, the White House said. Her brief tenure included one press briefing and questions about her legal credentials, including claims that she was a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam.
WHO: Katie Zacharia
WHAT: Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after five days.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, USA
WHY: The reason for her departure was not reported.
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