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US Edition · Evening · October 13, 2026
What happened
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as the new White House press secretary for President Trump.
Same event · Two stories
See the framing, then strip it
Here is how one outlet opened its report. Switch the framing off to see what is left.
Poor Donald Trump. His (third) wife seemingly can't bear to be near him and his (fifth) press secretary recently abandoned him to be with a baby she had only recently met. "She decided she loved her children more than she loved Donald Trump," the president lamented in August when Karoline Leavitt decided to step down a few months after giving birth. "I'm very upset about this. She has to go home and spend time with her children. That does happen on occasion with some people – when they love their children."
What every outlet agreed on
Katie Zacharia began her role as President Donald Trump's new White House press secretary. She held her first press briefing on Tuesday.
NBC News reported the briefing was 'unusually short' at less than 15 minutes with only three reporters called on, all from conservative outlets. BBC News described it as 'very brief' but noted Zacharia broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle being asked to resign as ambassador to Greece. NPR and The Guardian US emphasized Zacharia's devotion to Trump and MAGA, while Newsmax framed her loyalty and TV experience as assets. The Hill focused on a separate exchange about the bar exam. The Washington Examiner highlighted Zacharia's stated intention to remain press secretary until the end of Trump's term. We keep contested points like this in attributed form rather than stating them as settled fact.
How each outlet framed it
The full picture behind the two poles above.
- Frames it as
- The Guardian frames Zacharia's appointment as emblematic of the Trump administration's embrace of conspiracy theories and dishonesty, calling her the 'perfect' press secretary for a MAGA agenda.
- Leads with
- Zacharia's personal beliefs, including that the 2020 election was stolen and apparent affinity for conspiracy theories.
- Leaves out
- Details about the actual content and performance of her first briefing.
- Frames it as
- NBC News frames the story around the notably short duration of the briefing, treating it as a straightforward news event.
- Leads with
- The unusual brevity of the first briefing and factual reporting on the event.
- Leaves out
- Zacharia's background beliefs, conspiracy ties, or deeper ideological analysis.
- Frames it as
- The BBC frames the story as an evaluative review of Zacharia's debut performance, with a first-person account from their correspondent in the room.
- Leads with
- Her performance quality and the breaking news moment about Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- Leaves out
- Zacharia's ideological background or controversial beliefs.
- Frames it as
- The Hill focuses on a specific controversial moment during the briefing where Zacharia's response about her bar exam raised questions.
- Leads with
- A particular exchange that raised eyebrows, signaling potential credibility or transparency concerns.
- Leaves out
- Broader context about her conspiracy theory beliefs or the overall briefing content.
- Frames it as
- Newsmax frames Zacharia's debut within the broader political context of the GOP's efforts to maintain congressional power, presenting her role as part of a strategic team effort.
- Leads with
- The political and legislative context, positioning her appointment as part of the GOP's governing strategy.
- Leaves out
- Any critical scrutiny of Zacharia's beliefs, qualifications, or briefing performance issues.
Check it yourself
The opening line each outlet actually published.