White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia leaves the role after just five days, with White House sources saying President Donald Trump moved to transition her out following public scrutiny. Multiple outlets report that Trump told reporters he advised Zacharia to reconsider the job, adding that “this stuff” is difficult and that she might be better off outside the role.

Zacharia took office after being offered the position earlier in the week, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, and she delivers her first briefing before her departure. Several reports describe her debut at the podium as rocky or criticized, and outlets also point to questions about her background and credentials. Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, and others attribute part of the backlash to controversy over her qualifications, while additional coverage highlights that the short tenure makes her one of the shortest-serving press secretaries in White House history. Other reporting characterizes the change as a transition out of the role rather than a formal resignation.

Overall, outlets broadly agree on the timing—after five days—and the stated reason from the White House: pressure following scrutiny over performance and credentials.