Katie Zacharia, who briefly served as White House press secretary, was linked to NRED Intelligent Mining, an AI-driven rare earths company associated with Kristi Noem. Despite claims of her advisory role, both Zacharia and the company have stated she never worked there. The press release announcing her involvement remains on the company's website, although it is being updated.
Zacharia's past has come under scrutiny, including her claims of being an attorney without passing the California bar. The situation highlights the complexities of her professional history and raises questions about the transparency of NRED's operations and its leadership decisions, particularly as it pivots towards AI in mining.