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Former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia clashed with veteran BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire in an interview where they discussed the recent midterm elections and Pete Hegseth, in a heated exchange that Zacharia posted online.
Derbyshire asked Zacharia about recent statements made by President Donald Trump following the GOP’s sweeping defeats in the 2026 midterm elections. “Last week he said the Democrats did pretty well; he said he was going to work with them. Several days later, he’s suggesting there’s something wrong with the elections. What’s changed?”
Zacharia replied: “Do you think that Dan Sullivan in Alaska is fair?”
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The shortest-serving White House press secretary in U.S. history was pointing to the contentious Alaska Senate race, where ballots are still being counted. In the race, the incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan is seeking reelection against Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. Also on the ballot is the independent candidate Daniel J. Sullivan.
There being two Dan Sullivans on the ballot has prompted scrutiny and accusations that Democrats had tried to confuse voters, allegations which have been denied.
In the interview, Zacharia pressed Derbyshire on the Alaska race, and the two frequently talked over each other in the clip.
Derbyshire also asked Zacharia if she thought the US Defense Secretary should resign in the interview, pre-recorded ahead of the impeachment vote in the House of Representatives, which failed 211 to 204 votes.
“Pete Hegseth should absolutely not resign," Zacharia replied, adding “history will prove” that president Trump and Hegseth will be “thanked” for preventing a "nuclearized Iran".
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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