Newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is facing mounting questions regarding her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.
The scrutiny centers on Zacharia's legal credentials. While she has referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances and stated that she practiced law before entering politics, she has faced questions for purportedly presenting herself as an attorney without a license.
A government watchdog has since asked the State Bar of California to investigate Zacharia's law license. The White House is defending the press secretary amid the controversy, and President Trump has described her as an attorney.