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10 things that lasted longer than Katie Zacharia’s time as White House press secretary
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Context
What happened: Katie Zacharia left her role as White House press secretary after five days, officials confirmed on Friday. President Donald Trump said he told her to reconsider the role, and a White House official said she was transitioning out.
Key numbers: Five days in the role. Anthony Scaramucci as White House comms director: 10 days.
Why it matters: The tenure is likely a record for the shortest-serving White House press secretary in history. Her debut briefing on Tuesday drew attention after she stumbled over prepared remarks and told a reporter she passed the bar in China.
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What changed
Katie Zacharia left her role as White House press secretary after five days, officials confirmed on Friday. President Donald Trump said he told her to reconsider the role, and a White House official said she was transitioning out.
Why it matters
The tenure is likely a record for the shortest-serving White House press secretary in history. Her debut briefing on Tuesday drew attention after she stumbled over prepared remarks and told a reporter she passed the bar in China.