Katie Zacharia has been fired from her position as White House press secretary, according to media reports. Her dismissal on Friday, 16 October 2026, comes just five days after she assumed the role.
Zacharia's brief tenure included a widely criticised first briefing on Tuesday. She also faced questions regarding her legal credentials after she admitted not passing the bar exam.
Zacharia, who has a background as a conservative political commentator and in communication roles, was offered the press secretary position on 9 October.