Katie Zacharia Defends Trump Texts, Open to White House Return
WHO:
Alternet - Katie Zacharia updated her X bio to read: “Former White House Press Secretary for President Donald J. Trump | Wife & Mom of Four.”
Alternet - Zacharia said she believed the media and Washington contributed to her departure; she told Newsmax host Rob Finnerty, “The media does not like outsiders, and Washington, D.C., does not like outsiders.”
Alternet - Zacharia said it was “very likely” she would have remained in her position if she had not appeared on *Hannity* and *Fox & Friends* before announcing her departure.
NY Post - Katie Zacharia and Piers Morgan discussed Zacharia’s private communications with President Trump.
US Magazine - Katie Zacharia, 41, was identified as a fired White House press secretary who had held the job for five days.
Coming Soon - Jimmy Kimmel reacted to Zacharia’s interview with Piers Morgan and asked Trump to rehire her.
WHAT:
Alternet - Zacharia’s 14-minute inaugural press conference drew questions about her legal credentials and claims that she was a lawyer; the article says she had never passed a U.S. bar exam and had allegedly claimed she passed the bar in China.
Alternet - Zacharia said her role was to “amplify the wins and historic record-setting precedent” of President Trump and focus on his work.
NY Post - Morgan tried to get Zacharia to discuss her private chats with President Trump, prompting a “feisty back and forth.”
US Magazine - Zacharia said she “would love” to work for President Trump again.
Coming Soon - Kimmel jokingly requested that Trump rehire Zacharia, saying, “Please.”
WHEN:
US Magazine - Zacharia said she would be interested in working for Trump again during an interview on *Piers Morgan Uncensored* on Wednesday, October 28.
US Magazine - The article says Zacharia was ousted “earlier this month” after five days in the job.
WHY:
Coming Soon - Kimmel’s rehire request was a joking reaction to Zacharia’s viral interview with Piers Morgan.
HOW:
Alternet - The article says Trump hired Zacharia on the spot after interviewing her, without consulting his chief of staff.
NY Post - Morgan raised Zacharia’s private communications with Trump during their discussion.
Coming Soon - Kimmel made his rehire request while reacting to Zacharia’s interview.
(UPDATED October 30, 2026 16:03 UTC)
Katie Zacharia’s White House press secretary tenure ended after just five days. She blamed Washington and media hostility, saying television appearances may have cost her job. Zacharia says she’d gladly work for Trump again; Jimmy Kimmel jokingly urged her rehiring.
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(UPDATED October 30, 2026 12:00 UTC)
Katie Zacharia says she would welcome another role with President Trump after serving five days. Her interview with Piers Morgan grew tense when he raised her private chats with Trump. Jimmy Kimmel jokingly asked Trump to rehire Zacharia after the interview went viral.