A White House press secretary is stepping down following a tense exchange with the president, who reportedly urged her to reconsider her role amid early challenges in the position. The president’s comments came during a press briefing, where he expressed reservations about her performance. A White House official confirmed the transition, framing it as a voluntary departure. The move highlights ongoing tensions within the administration over communication strategy.


White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after President Trump told reporters that he told her to "reconsider" the position amid a rocky start to the job this week, a White House official told The Hill. "I said, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider,'" Trump told reporters Friday, referring...