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American political commentator
Kate Sharon Zacharia (née Black) is an American political commentator who served as the 37th White House press secretary in October 2026, during the second presidency of Donald Trump. She held the title for five days, making her the shortest-serving White House press secretary in U.S. history.
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President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
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Katie Zacharia pushed for the Fox News interviews that preceded her ouster as press secretary after five days, according to texts obtained by the New York Post.
Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
Zacharia fawned over the president despite her brutal firing less than a week in the job