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Trump's New Press Secretary Faces Questions Over Her Bar Credentials
Business Insider • • general
Key Points:
- Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, has faced questions regarding her legal qualifications after describing herself as an attorney during her first briefing.
- When asked where she passed the bar exam, Zacharia gave an unclear response, stating she moved to China, which raised doubts about her U.S. legal licensure.
- Investigations found no record of Zacharia being licensed to practice law in any U.S. state, including California and Washington, D.C., despite her law degree from Pepperdine University.
- The White House defended Zacharia's credentials, highlighting her experience in international transaction law and praising her qualifications for the press secretary role.
- Zacharia has expressed gratitude for her appointment and loyalty to President Trump, who announced her hiring as an attorney with a strong support record.
