The Trump administration's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has come under fire after her White House news briefing was described as stilted and unusually rushed, lasting just 14 minutes.
Reporters and observers criticised the lightning-quick session, with the brevity and delivery drawing widespread attention and being labelled awkward by those in attendance.
Zacharia, who is new to the role, faced scrutiny over the manner in which she handled questions from the press corps during the short appearance. The briefing has prompted questions about her readiness for one of the most high-profile communications jobs in the United States.
The White House has not publicly responded to the criticism surrounding the press secretary's performance.
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