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Trump’s new press secretary was asked where she passed the bar. Her answer raised more questions.

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What happened: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faced questions about her legal credentials after her first press briefing Tuesday. Asked which state she passed the bar exam in, she answered, "When I moved to China." Key numbers: Zacharia earned a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University in Why it matters: She is not listed in the State Bar of California or D.C. Bar directories, and Popular Information said a search of all 50 states and Washington, DC found no evidence she is licensed to practice law. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faced questions about her legal credentials after her first press briefing Tuesday. Asked which state she passed the bar exam in, she answered, "When I moved to China."
She is not listed in the State Bar of California or D.C. Bar directories, and Popular Information said a search of all 50 states and Washington, DC found no evidence she is licensed to practice law. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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