Trump says new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia should 'reconsider' job

CNBC Friday 16 October 2026, 17:17 UTC 1 min read

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on October 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday opened the door for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to step down just days after getting the job. This is breaking news.

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