Trump's new press secretary defends debut briefing
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 04:32 · Archive
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defended her first briefing after receiving criticism for its brevity.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defended her debut briefing after receiving critical reviews. Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday, she said she did her 'very best' despite minimal preparation time.
Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced her appointment. She said she received briefing materials only on the morning of her briefing, giving her little time to prepare for the high-profile role. 'Given the fact that I'd been on the job less than maybe eight hours and had a briefing book in the morning, I feel like I did my very best, Sean, to deliver for the American people that day,' Zacharia said.
Her performance drew criticism, particularly for taking only three questions during the roughly 14-minute briefing. She pushed back on the complaint, saying she took 'several questions' and disputed suggestions she fielded questions exclusively from conservative-leaning news organizations. The Daily Mail reported that she hinted she regretted taking questions during her first engagement with the DC press.
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