Trump’s first press secretary warns him to stop focusing on looks for his next pick

Spicer’s advice on the role

Sean Spicer, Donald Trump’s first press secretary, said Trump should not focus only on appearance when selecting his next spokesperson. Spicer was the only man to serve as Trump’s press secretary.

Asked by Australian outlet News24’s Andrew Bolt about White House vetting, Spicer defended Katie Zacharia’s intelligence. He cautioned Trump to consider the duties beyond appearances and agreement with the president.

Spicer described media logistics as a critical responsibility. He also said the role involves coordinating across government agencies and departments, as well as with Congress and outside stakeholders.

Zacharia’s brief tenure

Zacharia’s time at the podium lasted less than a week. She previously worked as a senior communications adviser for Trump’s Truth Social platform. During her first briefing last Tuesday, she appeared nervous and accidentally called her husband “my president.” Social media users compared her brief stint with Anthony Scaramucci’s 11 days as Trump’s communications director. Her performance contrasted with that of Leavitt, whom the article describes as well-spoken and willing to spar with journalists while defending Trump’s agenda.

Trump says she reconsidered

News of Zacharia’s dismissal emerged on Friday. Trump said he had advised her to reconsider the job after media outlets were “so nasty to her.” Trump told reporters that Zacharia had a husband and family and suggested the position might not be for her.