With a handshake and a presidential kiss on the cheek, Hope Hicks bid farewell to the White House, the press-shy communications director taking a rare moment in the spotlight on her final day in Donald Trump’s administration. Hicks departed the administration on her own terms and was given a gracious goodbye by Trump outside the Oval Office in view of reporters. White House officials are apprehensive about Hicks’ departure, given her unrivaled position in the president’s orbit. Facebook Twitter Pinterest White House officials are apprehensive about Hicks’ departure. Aides said controversies around Trump’s staff need to hit a certain decibel level to get the president’s attention.

Source: The Guardian March 30, 2018 13:14 UTC