Katie Zacharia is facing backlash online after her first White House press briefing was widely criticized, with social media users taking aim at everything from her performance behind the podium to her outfit.
The conservative commentator’s brief stint as White House press secretary ended just five days after she took on the role, but her disastrous debut continues to generate conversation online. Amid the social media backlash, some people compared her look during the briefing to that of a flight attendant and more. Read more about her outfit for her first and only press briefing, and how the internet reacted below.
Katie Zacharia Was Fired After Just 5 Days As White House Press Secretary
The media personality’s time as White House press secretary was remarkably short-lived. After President Donald Trump announced her appointment on October 9th, she delivered her first briefing on October 13th, where she faced lots of backlash for her nervous delivery, reliance on a prepared script, and how she answered questions from only three reporters. People also began to wonder about her legal experience after she acknowledged that she had not passed the bar exam. By October 16th, the critiques got so loud that the president reportedly reconsidered her role, and she was out after just five days.
For her first and only press briefing, Katie wore a dark, double-breasted jacket featuring big gold buttons over a white V-neck blouse with a loose, pussy-bow-style collar. She paired the outfit with her long blonde hair, worn down, and a full face of makeup. While the look appeared polished and formal, it quickly became another topic of discussion online.
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Social Media Users Slam Katie Zacharia's Performance And 'Flight Attendant' Outfit
The blonde's brief appearance at the White House was certainly a memorable one, as it quickly got slammed on social media. Numerous users accused her of being unable to handle the high-pressure position.
However, her performance was not the only thing people had something to say about. Her outfit also attracted negative attention, with some viewers comparing the look to a flight attendant's uniform and making jokes about her overall appearance.
"She's giving flight attendant," commented an Instagram user.
"I don't care what side of the political spectrum you're on, that was a car crash," responded a user to her performance.
One user called Katie's first day on the job the "Worst press briefing in US History," as another wrote, "She was a disaster!"
"She looks and talks more like a social media influencer," a user noted.
"She really lasted four days...what are we doing?" asked another.
