Article snippet: Sean Spicer is feeling "relieved" in the wake of his resignation as the White House press secretary, he told ABC News Friday afternoon. When asked how he's feeling, he said: "How do I look like I'm feeling? Relieved." The reason for his departure? "Organizationally, they need to get a fresh start," he told ABC News' Senior White House Correspondent Cecilia Vega. Spicer, 45, confirmed that President Donald Trump asked him to stay on. It's no secret in the White House that Spicer’s departure was in the works. He said a new vision brought on to the communications team solidified his decision to leave. Spicer said that his departure allows White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, whose role was announced this morning, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who will be taking over as press secretary, to "have a clean slate." The former presidential spokesman reiterated the viewpoint in an interview with Fox News Friday, expressing that additions to the staff could've created confusion. "I just thought it was in the best interest of our communications department, of our press organization to not have too many cooks in the kitchen," he said. Spicer would not comment on his next steps or any formal plans to ABC News. "I look forward to spending a lot of time with my family," Spicer said. He reiterated these comments in an appearance on Fox News' "Hannity" on Friday, and spoke about how President Trump did not want him to resign. "He’s ... Link to the full article to read more