NewsNTech
Katie Zacharia is leaving her position as White House press secretary after a seven-day tenure, following a directive from President Donald Trump to reconsider the role.
A source familiar with the matter confirmed the departure to Fox News Digital, while a senior White House official described Zacharia as "transitioning out" of the job.
The decision was revealed on Friday when Trump addressed members of the press on the South Lawn.
He stated that he told Zacharia, "You don't have to do this if you don't want to… I think you should reconsider." When asked if he had fired her, Trump clarified, "No no.
Keep reading