For the first time since her firing: Former White House press secretary breaks silence

Katie Zakaria, who was fired as White House press secretary after five days, breaks her silence in an interview with the New York Post. She rejects claims that she misled the public about her legal qualifications and declares she is proud to have received the role. The article covers the controversy surrounding her brief tenure and criticism over directing questions to conservative media outlets.

Katie Zakaria, who was appointed White House press secretary under President Donald Trump and fired after just five days, breaks her silence in an interview with the New York Post. In the interview, published today (Tuesday), she rejects claims that she misled the public about her legal qualifications and explains that she consulted with professionals and legal experts before using the title 'attorney.' Zakaria also rejects the claim that Trump put her in an impossible position and emphasizes her pride in having received the role. The article covers the controversy surrounding her first appearance in the briefing room, criticism over directing questions primarily to conservative media outlets, and her non-critical response toward Trump.