Katie Zacharia, who served as White House press secretary for only five days before her departure, has publicly accused the media of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' Zacharia’s tenure was characterized by a difficult start, during which she faced significant scrutiny regarding her professional and legal background. Her exit occurred less than two weeks ago, following a brief and turbulent debut in the role.

In her recent comments, Zacharia suggested that the press corps' reporting on President Trump is biased and motivated by an irrational opposition to the administration. While she had remained largely silent following her ouster, these remarks represent her first notable return to the public discourse. The Hill reports that her criticism centers on the idea that journalists are unable to cover the President objectively due to their personal animosity toward him. The report notes that her departure was preceded by intense questioning from the media, which Zacharia implies was part of a broader, systemic effort to undermine the administration’s messaging. There is no current response from the White House press corps regarding her specific allegations.