Named White House press secretary; her tenure was brief amid questions about her legal background and past appearances.
The president has named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary. Zacharia is a conservative commentator with ties to Trump Media & Technology Group and previously served as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. Questions about bar credentials and licensing have emerged amid her appointment.
The White House is weighing action against Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid reports of improper conduct in Athens, with officials signaling potential dismissal as investigations intensify.
The White House has requested the resignation of Ambassador Guilfoyle after weeks of investigative reporting alleging improper financial favors and influence-peddling. The move follows reporting by The Wall Street Journal about a donor who was asked to cover a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials. Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing. The State Department is reviewing the allegations, and lawmakers are calling for investigations.
Ambassador to Athens has been asked to resign amid allegations of improper gifts and funding from Greek business figures; Trump says she has been doing a good job but will not stay. Guilfoyle defends her record as investigations continue.
Public scrutiny has intensified as watchdogs file complaints alleging that Katie Zacharia has misrepresented her legal credentials. The controversy centers on whether she is licensed to practice law in the United States, given conflicting statements about where she passed the bar. The White House faces pressure as lawmakers demand clarity and potential bar investigations unfold.
The newly appointed White House press secretary has served for less than a week amid intense scrutiny over her legal credentials and the administration’s response to a difficult briefing. President Trump says she should reconsider, citing how the media has treated her.
President Donald Trump has removed Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after five days on the job. Her appointment drew scrutiny when she acknowledged she had not passed the California bar despite describing herself as a lawyer. Trump told reporters he had urged her to "reconsider" the role before she began "transitioning" out of the post.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has exited after a five‑day tenure marked by a controversial briefing and questions over her legal credentials. Trump has said she does not need the role, as officials confirm she is transitioning out while the administration faces mounting political headwinds ahead of the midterms.