Katie Zacharia's flub on 'basic' question carried 'international consequences': reporter

A NOW correspondent said former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s early performance had “international consequences,” tying communication missteps to attention from foreign leaders and even President Donald Trump’s supporters. Vaughn Hillyard, speaking after Zacharia was abruptly fired Friday, said Zacharia’s first briefing showed why messaging matters beyond the briefing room. He referenced questions from Fox News’ Peter Doocy about whether the U.S. would keep sharing intelligence with Ukraine, saying her response sounded like she would “have to get back” to him. Hillyard also questioned her first interview choice, highlighting Jack Posobiec of Real America’s Voice. He said there is a broader information stream from the White House with “deep consequences,” and noted concerns expressed by a woman at a Trump rally.