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Report Says Katie Zacharia Failed the California Bar Exam in 2011 Amid Credentials Controversy
The White House says Katie Zacharia can serve as press secretary despite reports that she did not pass the California bar exam.
- White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia faces mounting scrutiny after reports revealed she never passed the California bar exam, despite repeatedly identifying herself as an attorney in media appearances.
- Independent searches of attorney directories across all 50 states found no record of her admission to practice, contradicting her identification as a lawyer on at least 18 Fox News broadcasts since March 2025.
- During her first briefing on Monday, Zacharia deflected questions about her credentials by stating she passed the bar 'when I moved to China,' offering no further details or evidence.
- On Wednesday, the Campaign for Accountability filed a formal complaint with the State Bar of California, alleging that Zacharia's public claims constitute unlicensed practice of law.
- While White House officials defend Zacharia, legal ethics expert Renee Knake Jefferson stated the controversy poses a 'fundamental matter of public trust' beyond professional semantics.
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