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Katie Zacharia defends her legal credentials after controversy

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Katie Zacharia defends her legal credentials after controversy

New White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia has responded to criticism of her presenting herself as a lawyer without public proof that she passed the bar exam. She highlighted her law degree and international business law experience gained in China, Le Monde reports.

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