White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after five days on the job

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was fired after five days on the job following media scrutiny over her credentials, specifically her failure to pass the bar exam. President Trump stated he advised Zacharia to reconsider the role due to the intense press backlash, a move analysts suggest could negatively impact Trump's image ahead of the midterm elections.

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Trump advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her press secretary role due to media backlash over her credentials.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after five days on the job

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