The Guardian
Katie Zacharia acknowledges never passing legal exam amid questions about lawyer claims
Katie Zacharia acknowledged never having passed a legal exam amid scrutiny of her previous claims to be a lawyer. Trump’s new press secretary was asked on Fox News whether she still had the president’s confidence and responded by noting that she was there.

What to know
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Katie Zacharia admitted never passing a legal exam despite previously claiming to be a lawyer.
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Asked on Fox News about the president’s confidence, Trump’s new press secretary pointed to her presence as her response.
Why it matters
The scrutiny concerns a presidential press secretary’s professional claims and questions about whether the president retains confidence in her.
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