After a series of jobs in the Senate, Mr. Porter, 40, was hired as President Trump’s staff secretary in January 2017. Mr. Porter has denied abusing his ex-wives, and has instead suggested that the women have not shared the whole story. The two were in love but sometimes argued over Mr. Porter’s ambition, according to two people who were close to both during their marriage. At the White House, Mr. Porter was seen as a capable, if somewhat overeager, presence. Late last year, a distraught girlfriend told Mr. McGahn that Mr. Porter had anger problems, according to people familiar with the conversation.

Source: New York Times February 20, 2018 01:43 UTC