Katie Zacharia was bad, but the job is becoming impossible

Published October 16, 2026 8:00am ET | Updated October 16, 2026 2:14pm ET



It is a truth universally acknowledged that Katie Zacharia did not make a successful debut as White House press secretary. Standing for the first time at the briefing room podium, she stumbled badly. And now she appears to be out — “transitioning out” within days.

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