Event Brief
Oct 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Trump removes press secretary Katie Zacharia
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President Donald Trump removed his hand-picked press secretary, Katie Zacharia, amid public infighting in the White House. Trump also backed chief of staff Susie Wiles as questions swirled about her future, while Republicans faced the November 3 midterms.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump removed press secretary Katie Zacharia and backed chief of staff Susie Wiles amid White House infighting.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The removal came amid White House infighting and a week of administration missteps.
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