Politico published a correction late Wednesday regarding a story detailing the circumstances surrounding the exit of former press secretary Katie Zacharia. The original report claimed that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had facilitated media interviews for Zacharia on Fox News, which the outlet later retracted.

According to reports, the White House took issue with the accuracy of the piece, with officials reportedly threatening 'consequences' if the information was not addressed. The correction serves as an acknowledgment that the initial reporting on Wiles' involvement in the media appearances was incorrect. While the specific nature of the 'consequences' threatened by the White House remains a subject of discussion, the primary point of contention centers on the outlet's initial claim regarding Wiles' role in the press secretary's media strategy. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the administration and media outlets regarding the accuracy of reporting on internal White House personnel matters.