Key facts
- Zacharia confirmed she did not pass the bar exam.
- She stated she did not take the bar exam a second time.
Washington, Oct. 15 (Reuters) - White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said on Thursday she did not pass the bar exam, a revelation that comes after scrutiny of her legal career. Zacharia, who began her role at the White House on Monday, had previously indicated she practiced law and President Donald Trump had referred to her as an attorney. In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Zacharia confirmed she did not pass the exam and had not taken it a second time. She earned her law degree from Pepperdine University in 2011. Nearly all licensed US lawyers must pass a state bar exam to practice law. Zacharia's first press briefing on Tuesday was brief and faced criticism from some commentators, though Trump defended her performance.