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White House Press Secretary Defends Lawyer Title

Updated 2026-10-15 21:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia defended her use of the title 'lawyer' despite not passing the bar exam. The incident has sparked debate over professional titles and qualifications in government communications.

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia defended calling herself a lawyer even though she is not licensed to be an attorney at law. The Wall Street Journal reported that after graduating from Pepperdine Law School in 2011, Zacharia took the California bar exam but did not pass. In an appearance o
2026-10-15 21:39 UTC
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