Katie Zacharia is actively seeking a second chance as White House press secretary despite being fired after just five days. The New York Post reports she is trying to charm President Trump and Chief of Staff Stephen Miller into rehiring her.
She held the job for only one briefing on Oct. 13 before leaving the post. Now she appears at Mar-a-Lago hoping to win back the role. A tipster told the paper, “She said it out loud,” regarding her plan to use a media appearance to get noticed.
On Oct. 13, Zacharia, acting as press secretary, held just one briefing. She was spotted at Trump’s Palm Beach resort over the weekend. One source said she was observed “staring at [Trump] trying to get his attention” on the club’s patio.
Not everyone is convinced she can return. A source told the New York Post, “She will never go back. [Trump] thinks she’s a joke. She has zero chance of that.” Another insider claimed, “He has been saying she’s a train wreck.”
A White House official offered a harsh view to the New York Post. The official stated, “She never stopped. She’s psychotic. She thinks she did a good job at her one briefing.” This follows her firing after five days of work.
Yet Zacharia denies these reports. The Washington Times notes she is pushing back against claims that she is trying out again. A source close to her says she is “focused on defending free speech and supporting the president’s priorities through other mediums.”
The press secretary role remains vacant after the recent shakeup. Zacharia was seen helping anchor election-night coverage last Tuesday. According to someone knowledgeable about the maneuvering, she expressed hope that Trump would observe her performance and conclude she is suited for the role.
Certain advisers think she is attempting to secure another opportunity at the podium. According to three sources close to President Trump, the New York Post reports she is striving to win them over. However, another individual acquainted with her stated, “I am 1,000% certain Katie Zacharia has no interest in going and being the press secretary at the White House.”
She later stated she was merely joking about leveraging her appearance to reclaim the post. The mixed messages create confusion for the team. President Trump fired Zacharia after five days. The official record shows she held the job for a very short time.
It is a strange path for someone who was let go so quickly. The New York Post details how she is still trying to get the job. The Washington Times confirms she denies the reports. The situation remains fluid as the team moves forward.
