The removal of the White House spokesperson after five days; From the margin of the legal degree to the criticism of media performance
In addition to criticisms about his performance in the first press conference, the White House spokesman also faced questions about his claim to have a degree or legal qualification in China.
According to the report of Ambassador Arjan's international reporter, Kitty Zakaria, the new press secretary of the White House, was removed from this position only five days after being appointed; A short appointment that from the very first press conference was accompanied by criticisms about the way of presenting materials, his readiness to respond to reporters and his legal records.
Zakaria, who was chosen for this position on Friday, held his first press conference on Tuesday; A meeting of about 14 minutes, which was devoted to only a few questions from journalists.
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This presence was met with critical reactions due to the heavy reliance on the pre-prepared text, the limited answers and the way the content was presented.
Short press conference and criticism of the way of presentation
Zakaria's first appearance in the press conference room of the White House, instead of being a quiet start to his new responsibility, became one of the focal points of the media discussion.
He read a significant portion of his opening remarks from the transcript, and after about 14 minutes, he ended the session by answering a limited number of questions.
Some media described his performance as lackluster and lacking in detail, citing pauses, reliance on text, and limited responses.
These criticisms raised questions about his level of preparation for one of the most high-profile and high-pressure communication responsibilities of the American government; A position that requires quick responses, mastering the government's positions and facing difficult questions from journalists.
In subsequent interviews, Zakaria defended his performance and said that he did not have enough time to prepare. He explained that he had received the briefing materials shortly before the meeting and had been preparing since the early hours of the morning.
The margins of the legal degree and the controversial title "lawyer"
Along with the criticism of the first press conference, Zakaria's legal background also became a controversial issue. When Donald Trump announced his appointment, he referred to him as "lawyer"; A title that raised questions after the publication of information about the status of his bar exam.
Zakaria confirmed in an interview with conservative media that he failed the California bar exam. He explained that after graduating from Pepperdine University Law School, he planned to move to China with his wife, and for that reason, he did not pursue the path of obtaining a law license in the United States.
In explaining his professional background, he mentioned his legal education and experience of living and working in China.
According to the previously published information about his case, Zakaria had not passed the California bar exam.
Trump's advice and early termination of office
On Friday, Donald Trump commented on Zakaria's continued work in this position and said that he advised him to reconsider staying in this position. Reports indicate that Zakaria was eventually removed from his position; This happened only a few days after his appointment.