Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
By NPR Washington Desk · Oct 16, 2026Read on npr.org
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the role days after starting, with a White House official confirming she is transitioning out. President Trump said Friday he advised her to reconsider the job, saying she had been treated nastily. Her short tenure drew scrutiny over her first briefing and questions about whether she is a licensed U.S. attorney.
