Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: United States

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Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days

Katie Zacharia left her post as White House press secretary after just five days, making her the shortest-serving press secretary in US history. Donald Trump said on Friday that he believed the press had treated her harshly and had advised her to “reconsider” the role. Her departure, confirmed after her first and only news conference on Tuesday, came amid growing concerns about her competence and professional background. She surpassed the previous record held by Anthony Scaramucci, who was fired after 10 days in 2017.

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