White House Confirms Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Departs After Brief Tenure

• Press Secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after a few days on the job
• Departure follows an underwhelming press briefing performance

Updated 5 min 9 sec ago

Arab News Pakistan

October 16, 2026 23:42

WASHINGTON — A White House official announced on Friday that Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is stepping down after only a few days in the position, citing a disappointing press briefing and questions about her résumé. When asked about reports that Zacharia was “transitioning” out of the role, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to AFP, confirmed her departure.

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