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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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American lobbyist and political consultant (born 1957)
Susan L. Wiles is an American Republican political consultant and lobbyist who has served as the 32nd White House chief of staff since January 2025.
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Zacharia’s contentious interview with Trump-pal Sean Hannity was described as a ‘sanctioned hit’ by one insider
TMZ treats Politico's 'sanctioned hit' claim as likely, while The Independent spotlights the White House dismissal as speculation.
Disagreement between the White House chief of staff and Trump’s “human printer” is a recurring theme in all the gossip about her disastrous tenure.