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Priebus on Spicer resignation: 'It's good to start fresh' | TheHill

posted onJuly 22, 2017
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Article snippet: White House chief of staff announced that Scaramucci, a former Wall Street financier, would report directly to President Trump instead of Priebus. “Anthony is a person I have great respect for, and he will be an important addition to this administration," Trump said in the statement. "He has been a great supporter and will now help implement key aspects of our agenda while leading the communications team," Trump continued. "We have accomplished so much, and we are being given credit for so little. The good news is the people get it, even if the media doesn’t.” Spicer handed in his resignation on Friday after Trump hired Scaramucci. "It's been an honor & a privilege to serve @POTUS @realDonaldTrump & this amazing country. I will continue my service through August,” Spicer wrote in a tweet. When he was later asked by ABC News how he felt after his resignation, Spicer said he was “relieved.” The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2017 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more

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