Katie Zacharia was dismissed from her role as White House press secretary after just five days on the job.
Her departure followed mounting questions about how she described her legal background during the hiring process.
Zacharia also faced scrutiny over her performance during her first press briefing, which drew criticism from multiple quarters.
The White House confirmed the firing on Thursday but declined to provide additional details about the decision.
Zacharia had been announced as the administration’s new press secretary less than a week earlier.
During her brief tenure, reporters questioned inconsistencies in her stated legal career and prior professional experience.
Her first briefing, held earlier this week, was marked by tense exchanges and what observers described as uncertain responses to routine questions.
The role of press secretary has seen frequent turnover in recent administrations, though a five-day tenure is unusually short.
No permanent replacement has been named, and deputy press secretary Marcus Hale will handle briefing duties in the interim.
Zacharia has not issued a public statement since her removal was confirmed.
