Katie Zacharia led her first press briefing on Tuesday as the new White House press secretary, becoming the sixth person to hold the position under President Donald Trump. She replaces former press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was described as combative but skilled.
The initial briefing was unusually short, concluding in less than 15 minutes. During the session, Zacharia called on only three reporters, all of whom represented conservative outlets.
Zacharia is a conservative commentator who previously served as a communications adviser to the media company and social media site owned and operated by President Trump. While the President claimed that Zacharia is an attorney, her bar credentials remain unclear.
Following her first appearance, some Trump allies have expressed uncertainty regarding how she will tackle the high-profile role.