Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inJoe SommerladTuesday 20 October 2026 16:32 BSTKatie Zacharia was fired just five days into her role as White House press secretary (AFP/Getty)Katie Zacharia has reflected on her brief tenure as President Donald Trump's White House press secretary, stating she has no regrets after her role ended after just five days.President Trump appointed Zacharia on 9 October following her conservative media appearances, but her tenure ended following a difficult initial briefing and questions regarding her legal credentials.Speaking to Joel Pollak of The California Post, Zacharia said she remained proud to stand by her beliefs and demonstrate courage to her children.Zacharia's five-day run makes her the shortest-serving official across President Trump's administrations, undercutting Anthony Scaramucci's previous record.The White House is currently searching for a successor, with Scott Jennings and Maria Bartiromo among those reportedly under consideration.In fullKatie Zacharia reveals her biggest lessons from doomed White House press secretary stintMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in