Katie Zacharia ’transitioning out’ of press secretary role, sources tell ABC News

White House press secretary out after five daysKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, as sources tell ABC’s Rachel Scott she will transition into a new role in the administration.

Zacharia started as press secretary on Monday.

Zacharia is transitioning into a new role in the administration that will be announced at a later date, two sources told ABC News.

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia joins U.S. President Donald Trump as he departs on the South Lawn of the White House, October 13, 2026 in Washington.The and her family were to have dinner with Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance Friday night.

President Donald Trump earlier Friday told reporters he asked Zacharia to reconsider whether she wants to stay in the position."I said to her, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. You think about it, but I would reconsider,'" Trump said.

"I said, 'Katie, you know, you don't have to do this if you don't want,'" the president said. "She said, 'This is a lot tougher.' I said, 'Welcome to the world of Trump.'"