00:00Katie Zakaria lasted just five days as White House press secretary.
00:04Her departure adds to the list of other women who have lost their positions during the administration.
00:08Donald Trump. What's happening within his inner circle? Zakaria is the person
00:12who has held that position for the shortest time. His departure, after a first press conference that was criticized.
00:16And a controversy over her professional credentials adds to a series of changes that have left
00:21Several women from the Donald Trump administration were removed from their positions. Among them
00:24Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, Lori Chávez de Romer, and Kimberly Guilfoy are in it. What's on?
00:30What's behind these departures? Zakaria's case was particularly swift. Trump had chosen her.
00:34to replace Caroline Levitt, who also resigned as White House press secretary,
00:39to become employed by Fox News. But Zakaria's first appearance before journalists
00:44It was marked by hesitation and difficulty in answering questions, in addition to doubts
00:49Regarding his professional career. Although he studied Law at Pepperdine University, Zakaria did not
00:53She passed the exam required to practice as a lawyer but did not have a professional license.
00:57Questions about her credentials added to the criticism of her public performance and ended
01:02for weakening his position. His departure was confirmed on October 16, just five days after
01:07assume the position. Due to his questionable performance, his continued tenure even became a subject of
01:12bets on Polymarket, a prediction markets platform where users speculated about
01:17how long he would last as presidential spokesperson. However, Zakaria's case is part of a
01:22broader sequence. An analysis published this week by The New York Times examined the outputs
01:27of women who held high-level positions in the Trump administration. In just three months,
01:32Four of the eight women who held ministerial-level positions left their posts,
01:36Some were embroiled in controversy and scandal and were replaced by men. Among them is
01:41Christine O'Em, who was removed from the Department of Homeland Security in March after facing
01:45questions about his immigration policies and an advertising campaign funded with resources
01:50from the department. In April, Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general amid tensions
01:55because of his handling of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein and because of the expectations of
01:59president regarding the Justice Department investigations. That same month,
02:03Lori Chávez de Romer left the Ministry of Labor amid an investigation for
02:07alleged misconduct. The official denied the accusations. In June, Tulsi Gabbard left the
02:13National Intelligence Directorate. His departure was presented as a personal decision related to
02:17with her husband's health, although her relationship with Trump had also gone through tensions
02:21Politics. Kimberly Guilfoyle was added to this list, having left her post as ambassador.
02:26of the United States in Greece after the White House asked him to step aside. The decision
02:30It became known after the publication of allegations about his alleged misconduct in using
02:35Donor money to cover personal expenses. Guilfoyle denied the allegations. The outlook also
02:40This includes Caroline Levitt, who stepped down as Press Secretary before the arrival
02:44Zakaria's departure. Although his exit should not be automatically equated with the dismissals of others.
02:48officials, their replacement helps to understand the turnover that has affected one of the positions
02:53more visible in the White House. The circumstances are different, and not all of these women were
02:57Layoffs. Some resigned, while others lost the president's support.
03:01amid controversy. Furthermore, several men in the administration have also faced
03:05questions without losing their jobs. Even so, the women's outings association has
03:10A debate has opened up about the criteria by which Trump maintains or withdraws his support.
03:14to those who make up his team. In Zakaria's case, the fall was especially abrupt.
03:19The official went from being the one chosen to publicly defend the president to becoming
03:23at the center of a controversy over his preparation and credentials.
03:27His departure, which was reminiscent of that of Trump's former communications director during his first
03:31Antoni Scaramucci, who served for 10 days, once again highlighted the fact that his term as president was marked by a resurgence in popularity.
03:35the fragility of appointments in an administration marked by changes and
03:40Personal loyalty to the president. The cases are different, but the departures are piling up.
03:44What do these changes say about the way Trump builds his inner circle?
03:47And what place do women occupy in it?
04:07Thank you!
