A bombshell resignation just hit the White House this afternoon as Staff Secretary Rob Porter resigned from his post following accusations of abuse from two ex-wives.
This is shocking, to say the least. Axios just broke the story:
White House staff secretary Rob Porter resigned today after his two ex-wives came forward with abuse allegations.
What we’re hearing: Nobody pressured him to resign, per multiple officials. A White House official said senior officials were trying to convince Porter “to stay and fight.” Those officials included Chief of Staff John Kelly.
BREAKING: Rob Porter resigns from White House. https://t.co/8vk2mGMTqy
— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) February 7, 2018
Porter put out the following statement regarding the allegations:
“These outrageous allegations are simply false. I took the photos given to the media nearly 15 years ago and the reality behind them is nowhere close to what is being described. I have been transparent and truthful about these vile claims, but I will not further engage publicly with a coordinated smear campaign.”“My commitment to public service speaks for itself. I have always put duty to country first and treated others with respect. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served in the Trump Administration and will seek to ensure a smooth transition when I leave the White House.”
Her revelations follow DailyMail.com’s exclusive interview on Tuesday evening with Porter’s second wife, Jennifer Willoughby, who told how Porter, 40, once dragged her wet and naked out of the shower and was verbally abusive, calling her a f***ing b***h’ on their honeymoon.
This is a horrific accusation.
‘Rob Porter is a man of true integrity and honor and I can’t say enough good things about him. He is a friend, a confidante and a trusted professional. I am proud to serve alongside him.’ White House chief of staff John Kelly to Daily Mail
This is what integrity looks like. pic.twitter.com/neQyh6HLFb— Ruth Marcus (@RuthMarcus) February 7, 2018
“ANOTHER ex-wife of Trump aide Rob Porter – who is dating Hope Hicks – tells DailyMail he choked, punched and belittled her about her weight her during their five-year marriage”
Along with #Metoo comes⤵️#domesticviolenceawareness
Just saying. https://t.co/Du6ctGQNN1— Impeach🍑Manicula👐 (@ReelNewzNow) February 7, 2018
Rob Porter was Orrin Hatch's former chief of staff.
Tuesday: Statement from Hatch (via White House) says it was “incredibly discouraging to see such a vile attack on such a decent man”
Today's Hatch statement says he is heartbroken and didn't know about abuse allegations. #utpol pic.twitter.com/4RDUkl6r8P— Natalie Andrews (@nataliewsj) February 7, 2018
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