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Discussion on Trump's Press Secretary Katie Zakaria Failing the Bar Exam
Overview
Simon Marks and James O'Brien discuss reports that White House press secretary Katie Zakaria claimed to be a lawyer, but actually failed the California bar exam after graduating from Pepperdine Law School. The discussion also touches upon Donald Trump's shifting policies regarding Ukraine, relations with Russia, and upcoming G20 summit preparations.
Key points
- Reports from the Wall Street Journal reveal that White House press secretary Katie Zakaria failed the California bar exam despite claiming to be a lawyer.
- Zakaria previously faced scrutiny for spreading conspiracy theories and making controversial statements on social media.
- Discussions covered Donald Trump's evolving stance on the war in Ukraine, including negotiations involving Russian assets and reduced US intelligence sharing.
- The upcoming G20 leaders summit is scheduled to be held at Donald Trump's golf course in Doral, Florida.