Katie Zacharia's brief debut as White House press secretary draws some harsh reviews

Summary

Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been picked to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, The New York Times and TIME reported on October 9, and a White House official told CBS News the role had been offered to Katie Zacharia. Katie Zacharia, who most recently worked for President Trump's social media company, was named to the job that day, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, who left in August and is taking a job with Fox News Channel, the LA Times reported, and The New York Times said the new press secretary briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security. On October 13, Katie Zacharia held an unusually short first briefing, concluding after less than 15 minutes and calling on just three reporters, all from conservative outlets, NBC News reported, and The Philadelphia Inquirer said Katie Zacharia took a handful of questions before abruptly wrapping it up. According to NBC News, the new press secretary highlighted the administration's midterm message and announced that the White House has asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid misconduct allegations; PBS NewsHour said the allegations include a claim that Kimberly Guilfoyle sought $100,000 from a donor. The Philadelphia Inquirer described the debut as brief, with limited questions and some harsh reviews, and Business Insider said Katie Zacharia is facing questions about legal credentials.

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