I have to hand it to this administration. I didn't believe they could come up with someone whose qualifications are as questionable as Pete Hegseth's, but they came through in the clutch.
Judd always comes through with timely scoops and essential reporting. But exposing lies on the part of the Trump Crime Family is like shooting fish in a barrel: their constant lies have become weaker and more poorly prepared, even as they become more frequent.
Mainly because they know RW media, led by FOX News, will likely *never* ever call them out on their fabrications. So Conservatives get lazy; and act shocked when the MSM and Liberal media expose their cons, grifts and lies.
Oops. It was Fox (Doocey) that asked about whether the US was still providing Ukraine intelligence. Her answer was “I’ll have to get back to you on that.” The Daily Mail asked about Guilfoyle.
Ex-FOX News staffers will always have an interest in keeping things cordial with RW media's biggest employer. Never know when they might need a new job.
Her "I'll have to get back to you on Ukraine," could be literally translated as, "Donald's KGB handler Vladimir wants us to stop giving *any* satellite intel to Ukraine. And we'd comply if the public weren't against it."
Great reporting, Judd. Katie Zacharia's conduct falls squarely in violation of California Business and Professions Code section 6126(a), which makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or a $1,000 fine, to advertise or hold yourself out as entitled to practice law without an active State Bar license. Section 6125 flatly prohibits the unlicensed practice of law itself. Her strongest exposure is the General Counsel title at Fix California, because even a lawyer admitted in another state must register under California Rule of Court 9.46 before doing legal work for a California employer, and a person admitted in no state at all has no lawful path to that job.
Equally disturbing:
1/ She claimed the 2020 election was stolen and repeatedly urged Trump to run in 2028, which the Constitution prohibits.
2/ She has called climate change a hoax and green energy a Chinese plot.
3/ After California Governor, Gavin Newsom, urged peaceful protest in response to Trump sending federal troops to Los Angeles, Zacharia wrote that the federal government under Trump should take over all of California. She later deleted the post.
4/ In September 2025 she blamed “leftist transgender assailants” for “at least a dozen” school shootings.
5/ On a podcast last year, she claimed that mifepristone, the medication used in abortion pills, contains the same chemicals Nazis used in extermination camps. That claim is demonstrably false. Mifepristone blocks progesterone. The Nazis used poisonous gases, including hydrogen cyanide released from Zyklon B. They are entirely different substances.
6/ In August she reposted an article claiming 8 in 10 women miscarried after the COVID vaccine. It’s a figure that is false and contradicted by established scientific and medical data.
7/ In June 2025, she called for suspending habeas corpus in now-deleted replies to Stephen Miller’s claim that sanctuary cities are a criminal conspiracy.
8/ On Truth Social she claimed, "The radical left Hollywood elites are sick pedo cannibals. Change my mind."
Looks to me like she’ll fit right in.
Thanks again for the great research. I just subscribed!
As a real lawyer, admitted to 1 bar and previously for other jobs admitted to .a total of 3 (yes three bar exams) anyone can have a JD but not everyone is a lawyer and it’s hugely significant. One is a degree whose usefulness in knowing the law quickly expires as case law changes constantly. A lawyer on the other hand is completely different. And here’s another rub on her lies - in CA to be a general counsel you have to not only be a member of the CA bar but also a CA resident. I’d be really curious to know where she voted during those alleged general counsel years. But gosh a liar is right on brand for this position and this Administration.
So, she meets the rigorous qualifications for trump’s job.
True story: When I asked my 2-yr-old son what he wanted to be when he grew up, he said in his sweet little voice: “I want to be a liar, just like my dad!” My husband was a partner lawyer at a major law firm, barred for more than 8 years at the time. I laughed so hard!
Turns out, this is exactly what trump wants as a spokesperson—a liar.
Color me surprised that someone in the Trump administration lied...not. Sadly, this would have been a scandal 10 years ago. Keep reporting the facts. Many of us still care.
Truth Matters, Katie Zacharia, it really does. For so many years, Republicans wanted Barack Obama to present a birth certificate. Would it be too much to ask you to present your law degree? It may be delusional but there are days when we all feel "we are lawyers" after listening to all the Court opinions against Donald Trump as he pushes the DOJ in pursuit of issues that "he knows nothing about". There is not much TRUTH in the Trump administration, only allegiance to the "boss".
I have to hand it to this administration. I didn't believe they could come up with someone whose qualifications are as questionable as Pete Hegseth's, but they came through in the clutch.
I find Trump’s qualifications to be president of the U.S. doubtful
more than doubtful
It would help if they stopped looking in the gutter for candidates.
More outstanding work, Judd. Thank you.
Judd always comes through with timely scoops and essential reporting. But exposing lies on the part of the Trump Crime Family is like shooting fish in a barrel: their constant lies have become weaker and more poorly prepared, even as they become more frequent.
Mainly because they know RW media, led by FOX News, will likely *never* ever call them out on their fabrications. So Conservatives get lazy; and act shocked when the MSM and Liberal media expose their cons, grifts and lies.
Ironic that she only called on 3 reporters today. Fox, Breitbart & Daily Mail. It was Fox that asked about Guilfoyle. The rest as non-news worthy stuff like how she’d approach work life balance. But then Fox & Drumpf are a bit peeved with one another these days. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-vanishes-from-gop-senators-campaign-website-poll-numbers-plunge-weeks-before-election
Oops. It was Fox (Doocey) that asked about whether the US was still providing Ukraine intelligence. Her answer was “I’ll have to get back to you on that.” The Daily Mail asked about Guilfoyle.
Ex-FOX News staffers will always have an interest in keeping things cordial with RW media's biggest employer. Never know when they might need a new job.
Her "I'll have to get back to you on Ukraine," could be literally translated as, "Donald's KGB handler Vladimir wants us to stop giving *any* satellite intel to Ukraine. And we'd comply if the public weren't against it."
California, get the paperwork ready. Charge her with fraud. Simple case.
Great reporting, Judd. Katie Zacharia's conduct falls squarely in violation of California Business and Professions Code section 6126(a), which makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or a $1,000 fine, to advertise or hold yourself out as entitled to practice law without an active State Bar license. Section 6125 flatly prohibits the unlicensed practice of law itself. Her strongest exposure is the General Counsel title at Fix California, because even a lawyer admitted in another state must register under California Rule of Court 9.46 before doing legal work for a California employer, and a person admitted in no state at all has no lawful path to that job.
Equally disturbing:
1/ She claimed the 2020 election was stolen and repeatedly urged Trump to run in 2028, which the Constitution prohibits.
2/ She has called climate change a hoax and green energy a Chinese plot.
3/ After California Governor, Gavin Newsom, urged peaceful protest in response to Trump sending federal troops to Los Angeles, Zacharia wrote that the federal government under Trump should take over all of California. She later deleted the post.
4/ In September 2025 she blamed “leftist transgender assailants” for “at least a dozen” school shootings.
5/ On a podcast last year, she claimed that mifepristone, the medication used in abortion pills, contains the same chemicals Nazis used in extermination camps. That claim is demonstrably false. Mifepristone blocks progesterone. The Nazis used poisonous gases, including hydrogen cyanide released from Zyklon B. They are entirely different substances.
6/ In August she reposted an article claiming 8 in 10 women miscarried after the COVID vaccine. It’s a figure that is false and contradicted by established scientific and medical data.
7/ In June 2025, she called for suspending habeas corpus in now-deleted replies to Stephen Miller’s claim that sanctuary cities are a criminal conspiracy.
8/ On Truth Social she claimed, "The radical left Hollywood elites are sick pedo cannibals. Change my mind."
Looks to me like she’ll fit right in.
Thanks again for the great research. I just subscribed!
~Mitch
Good details. You will enjoy Judd's work. He is meticulous. Welcome.
And always finds material that I don't see elsewhere. I am so grateful to him for that.
Great post! Excellent work listing Katie's Top 10 craziest political statements. Great addition to the discussion.
Thanks, that’s the kind of info that hits home for me, and so I shared.
Nice post Mitch. I almost felt sorry for her having just seen her train crash WH debut. Turns out she's a rancid ****, who would've guessed!
You should work for, with Judd. You're good at this.
Another liar—why am I not surprised by who this regime hires.
Precisely
Well, she’s secure from being disbarred for anything she does in the regime.
Ha ha. good point.
As a real lawyer, admitted to 1 bar and previously for other jobs admitted to .a total of 3 (yes three bar exams) anyone can have a JD but not everyone is a lawyer and it’s hugely significant. One is a degree whose usefulness in knowing the law quickly expires as case law changes constantly. A lawyer on the other hand is completely different. And here’s another rub on her lies - in CA to be a general counsel you have to not only be a member of the CA bar but also a CA resident. I’d be really curious to know where she voted during those alleged general counsel years. But gosh a liar is right on brand for this position and this Administration.
In Twumpworld she is a lawyer, an attorney, a power ranger and Santa Claus.
Excellent!
FOTFLMAO!!!
So, she meets the rigorous qualifications for trump’s job.
True story: When I asked my 2-yr-old son what he wanted to be when he grew up, he said in his sweet little voice: “I want to be a liar, just like my dad!” My husband was a partner lawyer at a major law firm, barred for more than 8 years at the time. I laughed so hard!
Turns out, this is exactly what trump wants as a spokesperson—a liar.
From your child’s mouth to Gods ears.
Color me surprised that someone in the Trump administration lied...not. Sadly, this would have been a scandal 10 years ago. Keep reporting the facts. Many of us still care.
Truth Matters, Katie Zacharia, it really does. For so many years, Republicans wanted Barack Obama to present a birth certificate. Would it be too much to ask you to present your law degree? It may be delusional but there are days when we all feel "we are lawyers" after listening to all the Court opinions against Donald Trump as he pushes the DOJ in pursuit of issues that "he knows nothing about". There is not much TRUTH in the Trump administration, only allegiance to the "boss".
Thanks, Judd. As usual, you leave no stone unturned.
Zacharia is a promoter of Pizzagate, Q-Anon & election denial....
Zacharia is a perfect fit for trump's press secretary. Katie and Karoline could be twins. They are born lairs just like their boss.
Just another Trump scam artist.
What??? The Trump administration is lying? How could that be?
Nice report PI!