Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is denying reports that she is seeking a second chance at the White House press secretary role after a brief prior stint.
Multiple outlets report that Zacharia’s earlier run was cut short after about five days, during which she held only one press briefing. Against that backdrop, the claims in circulation say she is attempting to position herself for the job again.
While there is agreement across the coverage that rumors exist about her returning to the role, the outlets differ in how they present the basis of those rumors and what details they highlight. One outlet emphasizes Zacharia’s reaction to the claims and describes them as fabricated. Another frames the story around her direct denial. A third describes anonymous sources alleging that she is working to win support from senior White House figures for another opportunity.