US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One en route to Georgia for a campaign rally, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 16, 2026. REUTERS

Trump told new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ role

Al Jazeera has confirmed that White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role after less than a week on the job. President Donald Trump said he had told Zacharia she “should reconsider” her role, citing harsh media and public scrutiny.

Published On 16 Oct 2026