A top White House spokesperson has acknowledged failing the bar exam, contradicting earlier claims about her legal qualifications. The revelation comes amid growing questions over her professional background after joining the administration. Officials had previously referred to her as an attorney, though her credentials have now been directly challenged. The admission underscores a rapid shift in public trust surrounding her role.


White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said late Thursday that she did not pass the bar exam after her legal background prior to joining the Trump administration was called into question. Zacharia, who has previously claimed to be a lawyer and was described as an “attorney” by President Trump, faced scrutiny in her first week...