Susie Wiles orchestrated the ouster of Zacharia and reportedly gave Fox News the kill order, favoring Scott Jennings.
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Susie Wiles orchestrated the ouster of Zacharia and reportedly gave Fox News the kill order, favoring Scott Jennings.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump sacked Katie Zacharia as press secretary on October 16, 2026.Sub-event
Wiles orchestrated media personnel changes, giving Fox News the kill order and favoring CNN contributor Scott Jennings.1 source
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The entities involved
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Susie Wiles
Chief of Staff to President of the United States
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Fox News
American cable television news channel
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CNN
American news channel
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