Trump suggests Katie Zacharia leave White House job
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on October 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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President Donald Trump on Friday opened the door for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to step down just days after getting the job.
Trump said he had just told Zacharia, “If I were you, I’d reconsider.”
Zacharia has faced criticism since Monday when she led a shaky first press briefing. She also has faced scrutiny about her legal background.
The White House did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment on Trump’s remarks.
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