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Donald Trump makes another startling change -- Hires Mooch as Spicer resigns

Updated on: 22 July,2017 09:41 AM IST  |  Washington
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In a day of constant reshuffle, both Trump's communication and legal teams saw numerous upheavals

Donald Trump makes another startling change -- Hires Mooch as Spicer resigns

The staff changes come amid media reports that Trump’s lawyers are considering ways to limit Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Pics/AFP
The staff changes come amid media reports that Trump's lawyers are considering ways to limit Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Pics/AFP


White House spokesman Sean Spicer resigned on Friday, ending a brief, turbulent tenure that gained global notoriety, after President Donald Trump named adviser and Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci as his top communications official.


A White House official said Spicer, 45, had resigned. Spicer, targeted by critics for what they said were false or misleading statements, reportedly was vehemently against Scaramucci's appointment, a long-time Trump supporter, who also defended him on TV on several occasions.


Anthony Scaramucci (L) did not have Sean Spicer
Anthony Scaramucci (L) did not have Sean Spicer's (R) support

Spicer's departure reflected turmoil within Trump's legal and communication teams amid a widening investigation into possible ties and collusion between Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia, a problem undermining the White House's policy agenda.

Earlier in the day, Trump's outside legal team spokesman had resigned amid media reports that the team is being reorganised.

Mark Corallo confirmed his departure on Friday in an emailed statement. His resignation came amid reports regarding the role of Marc Kasowitz, Trump's personal attorney handling the Russia probe. NBC had earlier reported that Kasowitz was no longer leading the legal team, but would remain on board to provide guidance. However, another source familiar with the situation told Reuters that Kasowitz had not left the team.

The staff changes come amid other media reports that some of Trump's lawyers are considering ways to limit US special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. The Washington Post, citing people familiar with the effort, reported late Thursday that Trump's legal team is seeking to undercut the investigation by targeting Mueller's team and is exploring Trump's pardoning authority— for his aides, his family and himself.

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