On October 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C., USA, White House Press Secretary Katie Zakaria delivered a speech at a press conference held in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Katie Zakaria, the new White House press secretary, may need to consider resigning just a few days after taking up her post.
Trump said that he just told Zakaria, "If I were in your position, I would reconsider."
Since hosting her first press conference on Monday and performing inconsistently, Zakaria has been facing criticism. Her legal background has also come under scrutiny.
The White House did not immediately respond to the request for comment on Trump's aforementioned remarks CNBC.
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