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Zacharia Failed Bar Exam, Claimed to Practice Law

October 15, 2026

Summary

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is under fire for claiming to be a lawyer despite not appearing to be registered with the bar in any state where she has lived, leading to questions about her qualifications.

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Center

  • White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam
  • White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
  • Zacharia says she misheard question on where she took bar exam
  • GOP shrinks ambition despite bashing polls

Right

  • Trump press secretary Zacharia failed US bar exam despite claiming to practice law - report

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