Zacharia says press corps has ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
Zacharia lasted five days in a job that demands thick skin and a quick read of the room. Firing off "Trump Derangement Syndrome" from the sidelines is a convenient way to redirect blame from her own stumbles. Reporters covering this White House are naturally adversarial, but that comes with the territory. She knew the job.
There is a legitimate conversation about media bias and sensationalism, but tossing out a slogan like TDS doesn't advance it. I'd respect the charge more if she named a single story or question that was unfair. Without specifics, it sounds like sour grapes from someone who lost the podium.
The real lesson here is that the press secretary role is not just about defending the president; it's about managing credibility with a skeptical press corps. Zacharia lost that in five days, and blaming the messenger only underscores why she's now watching from the outside.