Politics
White House Press Secretary Resigns Five Days After Appointment
BBC · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has resigned just five days after her appointment following intense criticism and a controversial initial briefing.
- White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia resigned after holding the position for only five days.
- She was appointed by President Donald Trump.
- Her initial press briefing lasted 15 minutes and she accepted only three questions from journalists.
- She appeared visibly nervous during the briefing, read from prepared notes, and mistakenly referred to the President as her husband.
- She faced widespread criticism regarding her professional competence and preparedness for the role following the briefing.
- President Trump suggested she reconsider the position moments before her resignation, noting she should not be subjected to such ridicule.
- Following her resignation, she described Trump as kind, wonderful, thoughtful, sharp, and hardworking, and stated that working for him was an honor.
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