Trump press secretary out after less than a week

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia left her job after less than five days, pushed out following a series of blunders that added to distractions for President Donald Trump. Her public debut ended with a flurry of media criticism over her credentials and preparedness. The abrupt exit spilled White House infighting into public view, with the president forced to quash questions about his chief of staff's future. The turmoil comes as Republican midterm prospects dim; Trump has been faulting aides, questioning campaign spending, criticising redistricting and second-guessing candidate choices, while also touting his record at rallies.

Why it matters：Staff churn at the top of the White House communications operation signals internal disorder as the midterm campaign enters its decisive phase.

Key points

  • Zacharia's tenure lasted less than five days in the high-profile role.
  • The president faced questions about his chief of staff's future amid the infighting.
  • Trump has publicly faulted aides as Republican midterm prospects dim.

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