Katie Zacharia Clashes With BBC Journalist Over Pete Hegseth, Alaska

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The interview captured a tense exchange between the shortest-serving White House press secretary and Victoria Derbyshire.

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?”

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.

“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".

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