Trump says new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia should ‘reconsider’ job

Trump made the remarks about Zacharia before heading to Georgia for a rally aimed at boosting Republicans in the final days before the midterm elections.

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  • President Donald Trump opened the door for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to step down.
  • Trump said he had just told Zacharia, “If I were you, I’d reconsider.”
  • Zacharia has faced criticism in the days since she led a shaky first press briefing. She also has faced scrutiny about her legal background.

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on October 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images

President Donald Trump on Friday opened the door for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to step down just days after getting the job.

Trump said he had just told Zacharia, “If I were you, I’d reconsider.”

Zacharia has faced criticism since Monday when she led a shaky first press briefing. She also has faced scrutiny about her legal background.

The White House did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment on Trump’s remarks.

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