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Katie Zacharia Fired After Five Days Amid Questions Over Legal Credentials

Katie Zacharia's departure ends a brief tenure dominated by questions about her legal background and first briefing, after President Donald Trump publicly suggested she reconsider the job.

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  1. 1Katie Zacharia Admits She Never Passed Bar Exam Amid Bar Complaint
  2. 2Katie Zacharia Fired After Five Days Amid Questions Over Legal Credentials

Key moments · 12

Zacharia starts work as White House press secretary

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First press briefing draws criticism early in tenure

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Debut briefing brings questions about Zacharia's bar credentials

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China licensing rules become part of credentials dispute

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Questions over qualifications prompt California investigation calls

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Watchdog complaint escalates scrutiny of Zacharia's lawyer claims

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Report says Zacharia did not pass bar exam

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Zacharia describes credentials confusion as one big misunderstanding

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White House defends Zacharia amid legal credentials questions

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Zacharia confirms she never passed the bar exam

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Trump says he urged Zacharia to reconsider role

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Officials confirm Zacharia is out after five days

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