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Razdan, K. (2026, October 11). Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370473/trumps-new-spokeswoman-devoted-fan-who-lived-beijing-and-speaks-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed
Razdan, Khushboo. “Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese.” South China Morning Post, 11 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370473/trumps-new-spokeswoman-devoted-fan-who-lived-beijing-and-speaks-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed.
Razdan, Khushboo. “Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese.” South China Morning Post, October 11, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370473/trumps-new-spokeswoman-devoted-fan-who-lived-beijing-and-speaks-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed.
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On October 18, 2026, Katie Zacharia resigned just five days after being appointed as the White House Press Secretary by President Donald Trump, following a series of controversial appearances and poor performances during interviews on Fox News. Her short tenure raised questions about the role's relevance in an administration where the president often communicates directly with the media and public.
Zacharia had been selected to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the position at the end of August after the birth of her second child. Prior to this role, Zacharia worked as a communications advisor for Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which owns Truth Social, and previously served briefly as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security.
Text messages obtained by The New York Post revealed that Zacharia herself had pushed for the contentious interviews that led to her departure. These appearances included awkward interactions with Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and "Fox & Friends," where she struggled to answer questions about her qualifications, including not passing the California bar exam.
The incident has sparked debate about the importance of the press secretary role in an administration where direct presidential communication is frequent, highlighting a broader dilemma for how the White House manages media relations.
