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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role

ABC News Australia - World · 17 October 2026 at 5:40 am

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the role after only days in the job.

US President Donald Trump indicated he had encouraged her to reconsider her position.

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