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Oct 27 · Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia blames the media and Washington for her five-day tenure
Newsweek: Katie Zacharia Blames Media For Failing As Trump’s White House Press Secretary
Grade B (82/100). Newsweek replays 28 seconds of Zacharia's Newsmax interview blaming the media and Washington
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): replays her claim with no context on her exit and no response, which the Bulwark and Newsmax clips get into
Splits: Newsweek replays 28 seconds of Zacharia's Newsmax interview blaming the media and Washington
Same story: The Bulwark, Newsmax
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