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Katie Zacharia's Use of 'Attorney' Title Under Scrutiny

Katie Zacharia, the White House Press Secretary, is under scrutiny for referring to herself as an "attorney" despite failing the bar exam in 2011. She has shared multiple social media posts using the title, leading to calls for an investigation into potential misrepresentation. The White House has publicly supported her, while some alumni from Pepperdine University have expressed disappointment over her role.

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Katie Zacharia, the White House Press Secretary, is under scrutiny for referring to herself as an "attorney" despite failing the bar exam in 2011. She has shared multiple social media posts using the title, leading to calls for an investigation into potential misrepresentation. The White House has publicly supported her, while some alumni from Pepperdine University have expressed disappointment over her role.

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Katie Zacharia’s Posts Come Back to Bite Her

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Katie Zacharia's Use of 'Attorney' Title Under Scrutiny