The full story of Katie Zacharia's final 72 hours is extraordinary
After less than half a Scaramucci - but what a whirlwind it was - Trump's new press secretary fell on her designer sword.
TL;DR
- Katie Zacharia's tenure as White House press secretary lasted less than a week.
- Her downfall began with a shaky press briefing where she struggled to answer policy questions and made controversial statements.
- Questions arose about her legal credentials, as she had described herself as a lawyer and general counsel but had not passed the bar exam.
- Zacharia attempted damage control through media appearances, explaining her rushed hiring and citing 'miscommunication' about her legal status.
- Despite her efforts, critical media coverage and President Trump's comments indicated her departure was imminent.
- Trump officially announced Zacharia would be 'transitioning' out of her role, suggesting it wasn't the right fit for her.