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Katie Zacharia Departs White House Press Secretary Role After One Week
Shortly after being appointed, Katie Zacharia is leaving the position of White House press secretary, the White House said as her brief tenure notified the public.
Katie Zacharia was tapped as the White House press secretary for President Trump, but she was moving out after only a few days in the post.
In a brief video briefing, the White House said the new press secretary was "transitioning out" of the role, confirming her exit just days after appointment.
The brief tenure underscores the high turnover that can characterize Washington’s communications ranks.
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Katie Zacharia was appointed White House press secretary and left the role within her first week.
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