Katie Zacharia leaves White House after five days
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Theghanareport
Katie Zacharia is leaving her post as White House press secretary less than five days after taking up the role and giving a first briefing that drew heavy criticism. Donald Trump had suggested she give up the post before her departure was announced on Friday, according to Theghanareport.
Katie Zacharia is to leave her post as White House press secretary, five days after her first, heavily criticised briefing. US President Donald Trump told reporters that he had said she did not have to stay and that he advised her to reconsider her decision, reports The Ghana Report.
Her Tuesday briefing lasted less than 15 minutes and included only three questions. In the days that followed, media outlets questioned Zacharia about her qualifications and preparation for the role. Donald Trump appointed her as press secretary on 9 October. On 16 October, he had already invited her to leave the position.
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