In brief
Katie Zacharia held her first press briefing just a day after starting as the White House press secretary, delivering a quick, decisive message. She declared that former U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign, a surprise to many journalists. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith, who was present, described Zacharia’s delivery as poised yet abrupt, noting that the brief exchange left reporters seeking more detail. The announcement signals a swift reshuffle at the Athens embassy as the administration moves to fill the vacancy.
On the first day of her tenure, newly appointed White House press secretary Katie Zacharia delivered a concise briefing, setting a brisk tone for her time in the Oval Office.
In an unexpected move, Zacharia revealed that former U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign, a decision that surprised many of the journalists in attendance.
BBC North America editor Sarah Smith, who was present, described Zacharia’s delivery as poised yet abrupt, noting that the brief exchange left reporters looking for further detail.
The announcement comes amid a broader reshuffle at the Embassy in Athens, with the administration succeeding in clearing a high‑profile diplomatic position swiftly.
