Katie Zacharia denies auditioning for her old White House press job
Report alleges bid to return
Unnamed sources cited by The New York Post said Zacharia had tried to persuade President Trump and Stephen Miller, the new White House chief of staff, to reinstate her. The sources claimed she sought Trump’s attention after leaving the job, including at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday. They also alleged that she anchored midterm election night coverage for Right Side Broadcasting Network hoping he would see her.
Zacharia rejects the claims
Speaking to TMZ, Zacharia said she maintained a loyal relationship with Trump but described the report as fake. She accused unnamed sources of spreading lies and criticized reporters who continued to share the claims. In a statement on X, Zacharia again denied trying to reclaim her position as Trump’s White House press secretary, saying she was not auditioning for the role.
Trump had urged her to leave
Last month, Trump said the news media had treated Zacharia harshly and that he had advised her to reconsider staying in the job. He also mentioned her husband and family while discussing whether the role was right for her.
Dana White mentioned as successor
After Zacharia’s departure, Trump floated UFC CEO Dana White as a possible next press secretary. He later said the suggestion was a joke.
Key points
- Zacharia denied reports that she is seeking to return as White House press secretary.
- The New York Post’s account relied on unnamed sources.
- Trump said he had advised Zacharia to leave the position.
- Trump floated Dana White as a successor, then said the suggestion was a joke.