In brief
Just a day after assuming office, Katie Zacharia addressed the press, delivering a concise briefing. The highlight was the announcement that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to step down from her post in Greece. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith praised Zacharia’s composure and the briefing’s tight focus. The episode is part of a broader discussion on U.S. diplomatic appointments and the administration’s foreign‑policy priorities.
Just a day after taking office, the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, addressed the press at a swift briefing.
While the session was brief, Zacharia announced that the U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, had been asked to step down.
BBC North America editor Sarah Smith praised Zacharia’s composure, noting that the brief was “tight and to the point.”
The remarks came amid ongoing discussions over U.S. diplomatic appointments and the administration’s push for a renewed focus on foreign policy.
A video clip of the briefing, originally aired on the BBC website, is embedded below for viewers wanting to watch the full statements.


