Trump made his decision about White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, who called him 'my husband'

US President Trump answered questions from members of the press before leaving the White House for his election rally in Georgia. Trump claimed that there was an "intense anti-campaign" in the media regarding Zacharia, who had just started his duty as spokesman, and stated that these news were tiring Zacharia.

The US President said, "I just met with Katie. I said, 'Is this job suitable for you? Katie was treated very badly and extremely unfairly by the media. She is a very good person, a really good person. I said, 'Do you have to go through this?'" he said. Trump noted that Zacharia did not terminate his position as White House Spokesperson, but left it to him to decide whether to continue his duty.

NYT: ZACHARIA WAS DISMISSED

The American New York Times (NYT) newspaper, in its news based on sources knowledgeable about the subject, brought up the claim that Zacharia's duty has been terminated as of today.

The newspaper wrote that Trump decided on this issue and Zacharia began to prepare to leave his post at the White House.

STATEMENT FROM WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL

On the other hand, a White House official, responding to an AA reporter's question, evaluated the current situation regarding Zacharia's departure. The official stated that they "confirmed" reports that Zacharia was preparing to leave his post.

DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE LAW DIPLOMA AND LAWYING CERTIFICATE

Discussions about how Zacharia, whom Trump introduced to the public as a "lawyer", obtained his law degree and attorney certificate were widely covered in the American media, and Zacharia defended that he received his certificate when he moved to China. Zacharia officially took office as White House Spokesperson on October 12.

"I AM THE PRESIDENT, THAT IS MY HUSBAND" GIF WAS MUCH TALKED ABOUT

Zacharia, who officially took office as White House Spokesperson on October 12, held his first press briefing on Tuesday.

Asked how he would manage his busy job while his wife and children live in California, Zacharia began his answer by emphasizing the support of his family. "First of all, I would like to give a special thank you to my wonderful wife," said Zacharia, then explained that they have four children aged 12, 10, 8 and 6. While talking about his children, three of whom are boys, he couldn't help but slip his tongue. "I'm the president, I mean my husband, excuse me," said Zacharia, correcting himself as soon as he realized his mistake. After a short period of surprise, the new spokesman continued to explain his family's visit to Washington.