Katie Zacharia holds her first White House press secretary briefing, prompting immediate public reaction from Anthony Scaramucci. Multiple outlets report that Scaramucci posted remarks soon after the briefing, using his characteristic quips to characterize her early performance.
Scaramucci’s comment appears as a short, pointed message on social media, framing Zacharia’s tenure as time-limited. Newsweek highlights that the new press secretary’s first briefing draws uncharitable reviews, while The Hill focuses specifically on Scaramucci’s “clock is running” line and his accompanying joke about her start.
Both reports treat the episode as an early, public commentary on Zacharia’s tenure rather than a policy development. The coverage centers on first-impression reactions within the White House press corps and on social media, with the main difference being Newsweek’s broader emphasis on critical reception and The Hill’s emphasis on Scaramucci’s specific remark and timing.
