Katie Zacharia served as White House press secretary for five days.
During those five days, her tenure was marked by scrutiny over her legal credentials and a controversial press briefing.
President Donald Trump urged Zacharia to reconsider her position, telling her she would be better off being happy and asking if she needed the role. He said, “I think you’re better off being happy,” “Katie, do you need this? I don't think you need this,” and “If I were you, I'd reconsider … think about it. But I would reconsider.”
I don't think you need this,” and “If I were you, I'd reconsider … think about it.
On the same day she was advised to reconsider, Zacharia confirmed her exit as White House press secretary.
In her statement, she praised Trump, calling him a kind, wonderful, gracious, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and hardworking man, saying she wished more Americans appreciated him and that it was an honor to work for him.
The episode highlights the challenges faced by press secretaries in the Trump administration.