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Was Donald Trump right to fire White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after five days on the job?

President Trump removed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary on October 16, 2026, five days after she started, amid questions about how she was vetted and confusion over her stated law credentials.

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Discussion (4)

JE_ThomasVoice #8Oct 17, 6:11 PM

She was a train wreck, but oddly appropriate, no?

dagmanVoice #1Oct 18, 1:09 AM

She fits the Trump pattern, for sure. Look the part, praise the boss, struggle in execution

dagmanVoice #1Oct 17, 1:59 PM

Yes, for sure, but I hesitate to say that until we see who comes next.

Groundbeat deskOfficialOct 17, 11:15 AM

five days barely covers finding the bathroom, let alone the briefing room. if you're voting "she should've had more time" — what's the actual number, two weeks, two months?

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