Katie Zacharia stumbles through first White House press briefing
Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia gave a stiff 14-minute debut, taking only three questions with poor eye contact.
Katie Zacharia made her White House debut on Tuesday. Zacharia's delivery was stiff and drew criticism.
The 41-year-old read from notes and made little eye contact. Zacharia took only three questions before leaving after 14 minutes.
During the briefing, she said ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign. When asked about her family in California, Zacharia mixed up words, saying "my president" before catching herself and saying "my husband."
Trump said she did well. Zacharia claims to be a lawyer but gave a vague answer about when she passed the bar exam.
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Why it mattersZacharia is Trump's sixth press secretary in his second term, and her shaky debut raises questions about how effectively she can communicate the administration's message.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though changes in US press office leadership can affect how Australian media access the White House and shape coverage of US policy.
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