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What are some controversies associated with Katie Zacharia?

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Katie Zacharia has expressed support for debunked conspiracy theories including Pizzagate and skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine. The president called her an attorney numerous times, and her résumé includes the title “general counsel,” but news outlets have questioned her status as a lawyer after they were unable to verify that she had been admitted to the bar in California, Washington, D.C., or other jurisdictions. Just days after the controversy emerged, Zacharia seemed to confirm that she had never passed the bar exam, noting that the results were “somewhat inconsequential” given that she was moving to China with her husband. On October 16, 2026, Zacharia was out as White House press secretary.