Former Clinton press secretary Joe Lockhart argues Katie Zacharia was set up to fail by the Trump administration, which appointed her without proper preparation.
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01Summary
- 01Joe Lockhart, a former press secretary under President Bill Clinton, made the comment on Friday.
- 02Lockhart said Zacharia was not prepared by the White House or President Trump for the role of press secretary.
- 03He described Zacharia as a 'victim' of the situation, adding that his criticism was not partisan.
- 04The Hill reported Lockhart's remarks as a defence of Zacharia's performance.
02Why it matters
This story matters because it highlights internal dysfunction within the Trump administration and raises questions about how senior staff are prepared for high-pressure roles.
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