From the Right · Watch · October 28, 2026
Oct 27 · Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia blames the media and Washington for her five-day tenure
Newsmax: Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia breaks down her Sean Hannity interview, revealing she was unprepared for the hostility she faced despite having “great rapport with Sean.”
Grade C (76/100). Long interview: Zacharia on her Hannity appearance, her earlier ties to his show and whether she would go back on it
C: Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): [0:04] 'I don't think he does that if he doesn't get the green light from somebody, perhaps at the White House.' (host's own speculation)
Splits: Long interview: Zacharia on her Hannity appearance, her earlier ties to his show and whether she would go back on it
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