Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Katie Zacharia has left her position as White House press secretary just five days after taking office, following a difficult first press briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials.
Reuters reported Friday, citing a White House official, that Zacharia was leaving the role. President Donald Trump told reporters that he had advised her to reconsider the job, saying he was unsure whether she would be happy in a position that involves intense public and media scrutiny.
Zacharia was appointed to replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August. Before joining the White House, Zacharia worked in communications for Trump's media company and appeared as a conservative commentator on television. She had also ...