Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

October 17, 2026 · The Age

Donald Trump's Press Secretary fired; Man mauled by dogs in Brisbane's north
We begin with breaking news out of the United States, where Katie Zacharia has been fired from her role, after a tumultu
US press secretary sacked less than a week into new job
Donald Trump's new press secretary has been fired from her role after a tumultuous week at the White House.
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