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.
She was presumably counting on the fact that FOX News and RW media in general rarely if ever call out GOP politicians and influencers on their lies. But Judd's scoop on Zacharia found enough MSM traction that not even FOX News would cover for her.
If only the MSM had been as plucky with Trump's televised debate claim on "They're eating the dogs and the cats in Ohio..." If the MSM had done their job at the time, we'd probably all be enjoying a President Harris, instead of the most incompetent and corrupt President in US history.
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!
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.
I had created this infographic of 36 women whom Trump has insulted publicly. I went back and checked, only 2 (Stormy Daniels, Megyn Kelly) are blonde. So Trump definitely has his type. It's ironic that despite the "blood flowing out of her whatever comment", Megn Kelly still advocates for Trump.
Trump’s 36 worst insults against women: Illustrated Edition
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!!!
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.
Every oppression has its collaborators, including a lot of amateurs like this one.
She was presumably counting on the fact that FOX News and RW media in general rarely if ever call out GOP politicians and influencers on their lies. But Judd's scoop on Zacharia found enough MSM traction that not even FOX News would cover for her.
If only the MSM had been as plucky with Trump's televised debate claim on "They're eating the dogs and the cats in Ohio..." If the MSM had done their job at the time, we'd probably all be enjoying a President Harris, instead of the most incompetent and corrupt President in US history.
Brilliant.
Completely agree, she deserves no sympathy whatsoever, as she is no different in character and incompetence from the felonious pedophile himself.
"Oh, what a tangled web we weave ..."
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.
Too bad it wasn’t .4547 Mooches.
So,, a Z.acharia is not quite half a Scaramucci.
Every oppression has its collaborators, including a lot of amateurs.
She won’t be too toxic for right wing media, I predict.
Too toxic for Fox, they helped get her booted. Who knows about some of the others? BTW - who cares?
There’s other more radical outlets than Fox.
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!
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!
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.
Does trump vet anyone? Or blonde, looks like Ivanka after all her plastic surgery, all it really takes?
I had created this infographic of 36 women whom Trump has insulted publicly. I went back and checked, only 2 (Stormy Daniels, Megyn Kelly) are blonde. So Trump definitely has his type. It's ironic that despite the "blood flowing out of her whatever comment", Megn Kelly still advocates for Trump.
Trump’s 36 worst insults against women: Illustrated Edition
https://thedemlabs.org/2025/11/19/trump-calls-reporter-piggy-bloomberg-insults-women/
Don't forget E. Jean Carroll!! He thought she was his wife, Marla. Except he was still married to Ivana at the time! 😂
Fortunately there is a weather girl job waiting for her at Newsmax.
Thank you, Judd and team!!!! You're awesome, and I'm proud to support you.
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.
Great job, Judd. I was not happy to see WSJ take credit for breaking the story the other day!
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!!!
I also saw him on Joyce Vance's substack.
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Thank you Judd & staff - for being some of the only investigative journalists out there in these dangerous times times. Stay safe!!!
Glad to hear that running on the "scary trans people" platform isn't working.
Good work, Judd! Independent media makes the difference!
I echo all the congratulations. You have always done excellent work.