White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Revealed as Former Beachbody Affiliate Marketer

WIRED disclosed that Katie Zacharia, the White House press secretary, previously engaged in affiliate marketing for Beachbody, which she referred to as "sort of a pyramid scheme." This revelation emerged from an examination of erased social media accounts, highlighting a gap in her work history from 2013 to late 2023. A deleted LinkedIn profile indicated Beachbody email addresses. Zacharia clarified that she was not an employee but promoted Shakeology after returning from China in 2013, ceasing her involvement due to pregnancy-related concerns over vitamin A. Beachbody, now known as BODi, recognized her as a distributor in 2013. The company has encountered legal troubles, including a $3.6 million settlement in 2017 and a class action lawsuit in 2023. Zacharia's past has been scrutinized, prompting a complaint from the Campaign for Accountability.