Katie Zacharia, whose first stint as White House press secretary lasted just five days, may be interested in returning to the job, according to a report in the New York Post. But the account is disputed by some people close to her, and administration officials have dismissed the prospect.

The Post reported that Zacharia hoped an election-night appearance on Right Side Broadcasting Network would catch President Donald Trump’s attention. She was also spotted at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, according to the newspaper.

One source quoted by the Post reacted sharply to the reported comeback effort: “She said it out loud. It’s absurd. Truly embarrassing.”

The report nevertheless offered competing accounts of Zacharia’s intentions. Some people close to her told the Post that she was joking or had no interest in returning, while administration officials discounted her chances of reclaiming the role. The newspaper’s account therefore leaves open whether Zacharia is seriously seeking another appointment.

A return would follow an unusually brief and turbulent first tenure. Zacharia lasted five days as press secretary, and her first and only briefing drew criticism for her performance. She also faced scrutiny over her legal credentials after referring to herself as a lawyer despite having failed the bar exam, Above the Law reported.

Those controversies form the backdrop to the latest speculation. The press secretary serves as a prominent public voice for the White House, and Zacharia’s short tenure left little time to move beyond the criticism that followed her initial appearance at the briefing-room podium.

For now, the Post’s reporting points to disagreement over both her ambitions and her prospects. Her television appearance and visit to Mar-a-Lago have fueled questions about a possible return, but people close to Zacharia and administration officials have challenged the idea that a comeback is in the works.