Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job
Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
Read at BBC · 17 October 2026 at 05:20
Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job
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Last updated: 17 October 2026 at 08:49 · 6 articles · 5 sources
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.
Read at NPR · 16 October 2026 at 20:29
Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds
The short-lived White House press secretary was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem–linked company that aims to use AI for mining. Both the company and she say she never worked there.
Read at WIRED · 16 October 2026 at 20:05
Media: Katie Zacharia stapt op als woordvoerder Witte Huis
Read at de Volkskrant · 16 October 2026 at 18:41
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.
Read at NPR · 16 October 2026 at 18:08
Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role
A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the p
Read at France 24 · 16 October 2026 at 15:57