Trump press secretary draws scrutiny after 15-minute debut briefing
What's new: Katie Zacharia answered only three questions, and her remarks about her law credentials fueled fresh doubts about her qualifications.
Katie Zacharia, newly installed as President Donald Trump's White House press secretary, came under scrutiny after a first briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes and included answers to just three questions. The short appearance quickly drew criticism from former White House communications officials, who said it did little to build confidence in her ability to handle the job.
Zacharia also faced questions about her legal credentials after saying she passed the bar when she “moved to China,” a remark that followed reporting by journalist Judd Legum that she does not hold a license to practice law in any US state. Her LinkedIn profile describes her as a Pepperdine Caruso School of Law graduate and general counsel for a Trump-affiliated political organization in California.