WASHINGTON – Several officials from President Donald Trump’s administration resigned today after the storming of the US Capitol by his supporters, the Anadolu Agency reported.
The first to step down was Stephanie Grisham, the former White House press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump.
"It has been an honor to serve the country in the @WhiteHouse. I am very proud to have been a part of @FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP mission to help children everywhere, & proud of the many accomplishments of this Administration. Signing off now – you can find me at @OMGrisham," she tweeted.
Later, White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews stepped down, effective immediately.
"As someone who worked in the halls of Congress, I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today. I'll be stepping down from my role, effective immediately. Our nation needs a peaceful transfer of power," she said in a statement.
White House Social Secretary Rickie Niceta also submitted her resignation.
According to multiple sources, additional aides are considering resigning, including White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien.
The fallout comes after hundreds of pro-Trump supporters stormed Congress as lawmakers were counting electoral college votes to confirm Joe Biden's win.
Since the November 3 presidential election, Trump has refused to concede defeat. – Bernama, January 7, 2021
