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Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, made her debut on the podium on Tuesday with all the warmth, wisdom and political dexterity of an AI…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

14 Oct 2026, 00:52 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, made her debut on the podium on Tuesday with all the warmth, wisdom and political dexterity of an AI avatar.

Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot Well, that was weird. Zacharia was all stilted delivery, nervous tics and lack of eye contact.

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Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 14 Oct 2026, 00:52 IST
Key names: Enter the Zachbot, Katie Zacharia, White House, AI
Section: World
Figure cited: With an eerie lack of emotion, she served up pro-Trump talking points, took only three questions and vanished after 14 minutes. (The Guardian)