New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia delivers uneasy first briefing
Katie Zacharia held her inaugural White House press briefing, lasting about 14 minutes and fielding questions from only three news outlets.
During her debut, Zacharia praised Donald Trump's energy agenda and claimed his tariffs halted Chinese production of fentanyl precursors. When asked about work-life balance, she said missing evenings with her children was unacceptable, then mistakenly referred to her spouse as "my president" before correcting herself. The session was brief and involved a limited media pool.
Why it matters
The briefing signals how the new press secretary will shape communication and manage the White House's messaging.
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