Donald Trump urged Katie Zacharia to reconsider her White House press secretary job on Friday, 16 October, and officials confirmed minutes later that she was leaving after five days in the post. Reuters reported that two White House officials described her departure differently: one said she had been 'let go,' while another said she was 'transitioning out.'
Trump announced Zacharia's appointment on 9 October to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August. Zacharia began work the following Monday. Questions about her first briefing and legal credentials followed soon after.
