Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind — and failed at a critical time for Trump

Katie Zacharia left her White House press secretary role after just five days, following a disastrous 14-minute press conference and questions about her legal credentials. Donald Trump said he had advised her to reconsider the job, and the White House confirmed she would be leaving the role. Her departure comes as Republicans face difficult midterm elections and the administration is beset by several controversies. A capable press secretary could have helped Trump promote the White House’s message amid mounting media scrutiny.