Key facts
- Zacharia's five-day tenure is the shortest in White House history.
Katie Zacharia fired as White House press secretary after five days, reports say
IN SHORT
Katie Zacharia was fired as White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after taking the role, according to media reports. Zacharia faced scrutiny over her legal credentials and a widely criticized first press briefing.
Key Numbers
5Katie Zacharia's tenure as White House press secretary in days
48Jonathan Daniels' tenure as press secretary in days
31Jerald TerHorst's tenure as press secretary in days
Who's Involved
Katie Zacharia
White House press secretary who served for five days
Donald Trump
President who asked Zacharia to reconsider her role
Jonathan Daniels
Press secretary for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman for 48 days
Jerald TerHorst
Press secretary for President Gerald Ford for 31 days
↳ Why This Matters
Zacharia's abrupt departure after a record-short tenure highlights scrutiny over White House appointments and the vetting process for high-profile roles.