Trump's press secretary exits after less than 1 week in job
What's new: Katie Zacharia held one briefing Tuesday and faced scrutiny over calling herself a lawyer despite not passing the bar.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia left the role after less than a week on the job, in a sudden turnover at the start of President Donald Trump's administration. The White House said Zacharia was "transitioning out," and Trump told reporters he gave her the option to leave, adding, "Maybe it's not for her." Zacharia held her first and only press briefing on Tuesday, taking questions from three outlets. Her brief tenure drew scrutiny over her legal credentials after she described herself as a lawyer even though she has not passed the bar exam. The abrupt exit leaves the White House searching again for a public face at the briefing room podium.