Sean Spicer resigns, Sarah Huckabee Sanders named next White House press secretary
White House press secretary Sean Spicer resigned from his post Friday morning, six months and one day after taking the position.
In a message posted to Twitter Friday afternoon, Spicer said he will continue to serve as press secretary through August.
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“It's been an honor (and) a privilege to serve (President Donald Trump and) this amazing country,” he wrote.
It's been an honor & a privilege to serve @POTUS @realDonaldTrump & this amazing country. I will continue my service through August
— Sean Spicer (@PressSec) July 21, 2017
Deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take over his duties, newly named White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said at a news briefing Friday.
Spicer's resignation came in opposition to Scaramucci's appointment, The New York Times reported.
.@PressSec resigned after vehemently objecting to appointment at 10 a.m. Friday of Anthony Scaramucci as WH Communications director, per SAO
— Glenn Thrush (@GlennThrush) July 21, 2017
