CNN: Deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel forced out of White House
(CNN)The White House, after a day of uncertainty, confirmed Wednesday that deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel is leaving her position after first lady Melania Trump's office issued an unprecedented public statement calling for her ouster.
In a statement, press secretary Sarah Sanders said, "Mira Ricardel will continue to support the President as she departs the White House to transition to a new role within the Administration. The President is grateful for Ms. Ricardel's continued service to the American people and her steadfast pursuit of his national security priorities."
Multiple West Wing officials were unable to say where she is going -- because they do not know. Two officials raised the possibility that the White House has not determined where Ricardel will go yet.
An additional senior official confirmed today was Ricardel's last day at NSC, and she won't be finishing out the week in her old post.
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WNU Editor: This continues a long tradition of the following rule .... a person who works in the White House serves at the pleasure of the President .... that will usually also include his wife. Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Michelle Obama used their clout all the time. One can now include Melania Trump in that group.
More News On Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel Being Removed From Her Post
Trump aide Ricardel forced out after showdown with first lady -- Reuters
Trump aide departs West Wing after rebuke from first lady -- Al Jazeera
Mira Ricardel, Aide Who Crossed Melania Trump, Is Removed From Her White House Role -- The New York Times
National Security Deputy Mira Ricardel Transferred to Different Trump Administration Role -- Daily Mail
A White House aide picked a fight with Melania Trump. The first lady won. -- Washington Post
