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New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia arrives to hold her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, October 13, 2026.
SECOND TIME LUCKY?

Trump’s Worst Flop Issues Pledge About Job She Thirsted For

The failed MAGA mouthpiece was rumored to be plotting a comeback.

Cameron Adams

President of the United States Donald J Trump with First Lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White, and Roger Penske during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington DC
WHITE-SWAP

Trump’s Press Secretary Offer Fuels Wild Mix-Up Theory

Will the real Dana White please stand up?

Laura Esposito

Zacharia
STILL ON MESSAGE

Trump’s Failed Press Sec Raises Eyebrows With Resume Update

Katie Zacharia is touting the job she held for just five tumultuous days.

Annabella Rosciglione

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia arrives to hold her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, October 13, 2026.
CAREER COUNSELOR

Fired Trump Mouthpiece Reveals President’s Parting Words

Katie Zacharia was the shortest-serving press secretary ever.

Martha McHardy

Zacharia
TECHNICALLY

Trump’s Failed Press Secretary Makes Cringe Bid to Save Face

Katie Zacharia swears she really wasn’t lying about her legal credentials.

Annabella Rosciglione

Nicki Minaj
STARSHIPS

MAGA Rapper Emerges as Bet for Trump’s Next PressSecretary

Nicki Minaj is surging in the prediction markets to become Trump’s next White House press secretary.

Annabella Rosciglione

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Katie Zacharia
STILL ON MESSAGE

Trump’s Failed Press Secretary Sends Him Desperate Message

Katie Zacharia, who lasted just five days in her role as Trump’s White House press secretary, says she’s still firmly in his court.

Annabella Rosciglione

Karoline Leavitt on Real Time With Bill Maher
SWEET KAROLINE

Maher, 70, Fawns Over Leavitt, 29, in Humiliating Display

The “Real Time” host seemed more interested in praising Trump’s ballroom than pressing his former mouthpiece on difficult questions.

Sarah-Jane Collins

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DONALD’S ‘DISASTER’

Raging Trump’s Months-Long ‘Foul Mood’ Revealed

An influential MAGA insider says the president’s growing frustration is affecting his judgment.

Tom Latchem

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia stands behind US President Donald Trump as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026.    REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
PRETTY PRIVILEGE

Trump’s First Press Secretary Warns Him After ‘Pretty’ Hire

Looks aren’t everything, Sean Spicer warns.

Laura Esposito

Ashley Allison and Scott Jennings on CNN.
WATCH OUT, KID ROCK

CNN’s MAGA Mouthpiece Reveals His Cringe Rap Alter Ego

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

Laura Esposito

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