Katie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary role after five days

Summary

Sean Spicer, Trump's first White House press secretary, outlines the demands of the role after Katie Zacharia's five-day tenure ended amid criticism. He advises Trump to focus on duties rather than looks, and competence over appearance, when choosing the next press secretary.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   21 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Sean Spicer advised Trump to prioritise competence over looks, and to focus on duties, when choosing Katie Zacharia's replacement as White House press secretary.