Trump's Ex-press Secretary Praises Him After Dismissal by Wiles

WHO:

TMZ - Katie Zacharia served as White House Press Secretary.

TMZ - Susie Wiles is President Trump's Chief of Staff.

WHAT:

TMZ - Katie Zacharia was dismissed from her position as White House Press Secretary after five days.

NY Post - Katie Zacharia shared an Instagram post praising President Trump shortly after her dismissal.

WHERE:

TMZ - The events took place within the White House.

WHEN:

NY Post - Katie Zacharia was fired after just five days in the role.

WHY:

TMZ - The dismissal of Katie Zacharia may have been orchestrated by Susie Wiles as a "sanctioned hit."

HOW:

TMZ - The report cites two anonymous sources regarding the orchestration of Zacharia's dismissal.

(UPDATED October 17, 2026 14:58 UTC)

Katie Zacharia was dismissed from her role as White House Press Secretary after just five days, a move that may have been orchestrated by Susie Wiles, President Trump's Chief of Staff. Following her firing, Zacharia shared an Instagram post praising Trump, despite the abrupt end to her position. Reports indicate that this dismissal was backed by two anonymous sources who described it as a "sanctioned hit."