Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Katie Zacharia has become the shortest-serving White House press secretary in US history, lasting only five days in the role under President Donald Trump. Her departure followed a widely criticized first and only press conference where she appeared unprepared and struggled with her remarks.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Guilfoyle denies the allegations, stating they are false and she will defend her reputation.
Guilfoyle denied the allegations, calling them 'false'.
Zacharia described her vision for the job as hoping to amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump’s incredible agenda for the American people.
President Trump stated he did not speak with Guilfoyle before she was asked to resign.
Zacharia views her job as working to 'amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump's incredible agenda'.
President Donald Trump described Zacharia as an attorney when announcing her appointment.
Sean Hannity questioned Zacharia about her first press briefing.
The donor, Eric Deters, stated the request 'absolutely was a quid pro quo'.
Who and where
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