After Popular Information revealed Katie Zacharia falsely described herself as a practicing attorney, the new White House press secretary was removed from her position five days into the job.
You almost have to feel sorry for Katie. Hired because she both looked good on TV and looked like Ivanka, her life of lies is now exposed. She may be, at least for a while, too toxic even for right wing media. And will certainly now go down in history as the shortest time unit in Trumpworld replacing the Scaramucci.
She’s not a victim. She knowingly and willfully put herself in this orbit, while also misrepresenting herself for years. I have compassion for many many people in many many situations but not for this.
Katie is out. I wonder if it has partially due to her husband's connections to Stephen Feinberg, Deputy Defense Secretary who appears many times in the Epstein files and is linked to the recently arrested CIA agent found with $40 million in gold bars?
How does Kate Zacharia connect to the Epstein files? Follow the money, intelligence ties, and $40 million in seized gold bars rocking the political world.
Hey Judd! It's so great to see you on podcasts: Katie Phang/The Meidastouch and Andrew Egger/The Bulwark! C'mon folks! Join us on Popular Information!!!
Is there credible evidence against the theory that the RNC just played everyone else like a fine fiddle? This ”debacle” surrounding Zacharia could have been planned to bring Pizzagate and misogyny back into Republican voters minds - two beliefs they stand behind.
Great work, Judd & team! It should be rewarded. Hoping for your Pulitzer, but the least I could do was renew my paid sub after this incredible reporting. I hope others will join me. Your work is vital and MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Well done! And thank you!
So close to midterms many stupid moves by administration, including Katie, Iran war continues, etc etc. why? To put dems in “control” so they can be blamed for everything!!!!! Then 2 yrs from now Americans will be begging for Trump and GOP again to stay in office. Mark my words. It’s a game and America is falling for it.
As an example … Why else would FOX be so brazen as to go after Katie? They are playing the game. Otherwise they would be behind Trumps decision for the simple reason that the job doesn’t require you to be a lawyer.
You almost have to feel sorry for Katie. Hired because she both looked good on TV and looked like Ivanka, her life of lies is now exposed. She may be, at least for a while, too toxic even for right wing media. And will certainly now go down in history as the shortest time unit in Trumpworld replacing the Scaramucci.
She’s not a victim. She knowingly and willfully put herself in this orbit, while also misrepresenting herself for years. I have compassion for many many people in many many situations but not for this.
"Oh, what a tangled web we weave ..."
Every oppression has its collaborators, including a lot of amateurs like this one.
Brilliant.
I've grown fond of the Scaramucci as a unit of time measurement and hope that people will simply use fractions ("Katie lasted for 1/2 Scaramucci")
It would have been interesting to see just how long she would have lasted if she actually passed the Bar, as she was incredibly bad at her job.
A writer on dailykos calculated her tenure as 0.4545 Scaramuccis.
Every oppression has its collaborators, including a lot of amateurs.
She won’t be too toxic for right wing media, I predict.
More than ever Popular Information is needed. What incredible work.
I agree 100%! Judd and his staff did an incredible job!
I came here to say the same thing!
Lasting less than a head of lettuce (or even basil leaves), Zacharia is out! Gone before I could pronounce her name quickly.
Nice reporting PI! You folks nailed it!
Katie is out. I wonder if it has partially due to her husband's connections to Stephen Feinberg, Deputy Defense Secretary who appears many times in the Epstein files and is linked to the recently arrested CIA agent found with $40 million in gold bars?
How does Kate Zacharia connect to the Epstein files? Follow the money, intelligence ties, and $40 million in seized gold bars rocking the political world.
https://thedemlabs.org/2026/10/16/kate-zacharia-epstein-files-40-million-gold-bars/
I appreciate the link to Dem Labs. I hadn’t heard of it before. Impressive work.
Fortunately there is a weather girl job waiting for her at Newsmax.
Excellent work sir.
Thank you.
Thank you for your research. It’s time to do whatever we can to show what a disaster the Trump administration is for our country.
Hey Judd! It's so great to see you on podcasts: Katie Phang/The Meidastouch and Andrew Egger/The Bulwark! C'mon folks! Join us on Popular Information!!!
Thank you, Judd and team!!!! You're awesome, and I'm proud to support you.
Is there credible evidence against the theory that the RNC just played everyone else like a fine fiddle? This ”debacle” surrounding Zacharia could have been planned to bring Pizzagate and misogyny back into Republican voters minds - two beliefs they stand behind.
So many truly stupid people in positions of responsibility, while held to NONE. No ethics, no decency. But definitely…Pathetic in the extreme.
Great work, Judd & team! It should be rewarded. Hoping for your Pulitzer, but the least I could do was renew my paid sub after this incredible reporting. I hope others will join me. Your work is vital and MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Well done! And thank you!
Great job, Judd. I was not happy to see WSJ take credit for breaking the story the other day!
What if … this is all a plan?
So close to midterms many stupid moves by administration, including Katie, Iran war continues, etc etc. why? To put dems in “control” so they can be blamed for everything!!!!! Then 2 yrs from now Americans will be begging for Trump and GOP again to stay in office. Mark my words. It’s a game and America is falling for it.
As an example … Why else would FOX be so brazen as to go after Katie? They are playing the game. Otherwise they would be behind Trumps decision for the simple reason that the job doesn’t require you to be a lawyer.
Wow Judd! PAID FOR BY is a wonderful idea! 🏆🏆🏆
Good work, Judd! Independent media makes the difference!