The White House announced that Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her position as press secretary, a role she held for only five days. The announcement follows comments made by President Donald Trump on Friday, who stated he had suggested Zacharia "reconsider" the job.
Trump also remarked that Zacharia had been treated "very, very badly" by the media during her brief time in the spotlight. According to reporting from the BBC's Sarah Smith, who was present at Zacharia's first press briefing, her tenure was marked by a rapid and unexpected conclusion.
The White House confirmed Zacharia's departure, characterizing it as a transition out of the role after a very short period. The circumstances surrounding her exit mark one of the shortest tenures for a White House press secretary in recent history.