# Why did Trump’s White House press secretary leave after just five days?

https://mins.news/en/item/104113

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-17 05:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/ck5yng42z0dlo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> With weeks left before the US midterm elections, polls suggest the contest could go against Donald Trump and Republicans. Katie Zacharia was replaced after only five days as White House press secretary, following a widely criticized briefing, halting media appearances and questions about her legal credentials. The White House is also facing a series of controversies as strains emerge within the Republican Party.

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