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Zacharia firing and claims of Wiles influence on Trump appointments

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The latest in this situation

  1. Trump overruled Wiles' advice on hiring, leading to criticism of his vetting process.
  2. Grisham told the Washington Examiner about Zacharia's dismissal by Trump.
  3. Zacharia was fired by Trump following comments about China, despite being expected at APEC.
  4. Wiles's alleged influence over Fox News interviews and political appointments is detailed.
  5. Donald Trump sacked Katie Zacharia as press secretary on October 16, 2026.

How it started

Susie Wiles orchestrated the ouster of Zacharia and reportedly gave Fox News the kill order, favoring Scott Jennings.

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Oct 21. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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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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How it developed

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  1. Trump overruled Wiles' advice on hiring, leading to criticism of his vetting process.1 source
  2. Donald Trump sacked Katie Zacharia as press secretary on October 16, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Wiles's alleged influence over Fox News interviews and political appointments is detailed.1 source
  4. Wiles orchestrated media personnel changes, giving Fox News the kill order and favoring CNN contributor Scott Jennings.1 source

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