Katie Zacharia 'transitioning out' as White House press secretary after five days, per Fox News and other outlets
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- Who
- Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary; President Trump; Fox News' Peter Doocy citing a senior White House official
- What
- Zacharia is 'transitioning out' of the White House press secretary role. Outlets including the NYT, CNN, USA Today and The Guardian describe it as a firing or ouster, Reuters says she was 'let go' per an official, and ABC reports Trump said he asked her to reconsider whether she wants the position.
- When
- Five days into the job; reported within the last 24 hours
- Where
- White House, Washington
- Why
- Not clearly established in the coverage. Fox describes a 'rocky White House debut' and Trump casting doubt on her future. Characterizations of the exit differ between 'transitioning out' and 'fired'.
Sources
- The New York Times: Katie Zacharia Is Ousted After 5 Days as White House Press Secretary
- Reuters: White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says
- The Guardian: Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports
- LiveNOW from FOX: Katie Zacharia 'transitioning out' as press secretary