Katie Zacharia lawyer credentials scrutiny

White House Press Secretary Confirms She Never Passed Bar Exam

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed she never passed the bar exam, after describing herself as a lawyer and being called "an attorney" by Donald Trump. The White House defended her as "uniquely qualified" amid scrutiny over her legal credentials and registration status. Zacharia told The New York Times the confusion stemmed from a misunderstanding, and said it is "unknown" how much she will engage with the press.