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Katie Zacharia resigns as White House Press Secretary after 5 days

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Katie Zacharia resigned as White House Press Secretary after serving just five days in the role. The resignation follows a rocky start and controversy surrounding her background.

Zacharia, who had been appointed by President Donald Trump, faced scrutiny over her claims of being a lawyer. Her previous assertions about her legal credentials were later found to be false. Trump reportedly advised her to reconsider the position during a press briefing.

The resignation marks the shortest tenure for a White House Press Secretary in history. It comes amid questions about Zacharia's qualifications and the administration's decision-making process.

Zacharia's resignation has raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of the White House in selecting and retaining senior officials.

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  1. abc-australia — Breaking: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role ·
  2. dw — New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on way out after only five days on job, reports say ·
  3. france24 — Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role ·

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