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Trump’s new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, keeps first briefing short
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, held a notably brief first briefing, lasting under 15 minutes and taking questions only from conservative outlets Breitbart, Fox News, and the Daily Mail.
- Zacharia revealed that the administration has asked U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid misconduct allegations and emphasized her role as amplifying Trump's policies and accomplishments.
- When questioned about intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Zacharia deferred, saying she would need to follow up, reflecting ongoing uncertainties in the administration’s communication.
- Zacharia highlighted Trump’s upcoming midterm campaign events and portrayed strong rally attendance, contrasting reports of smaller venues and declining public approval ratings, with a recent NBC News poll showing only 41% approval.
- Background details emerged about Zacharia’s legal career, including practicing international transactional law in China, though questions about her U.S. bar exam status remain unresolved by the White House.
