Sean Spicer’s pugnacious press briefings had become an unlikely ratings hit Brendan Smialowski/Getty ImagesSean Spicer, the White House press secretary whose combative daily briefings proved a TV ratings hit but whose inability to tame the press angered President Trump, has resigned. His decision to quit removes a Washington veteran from a White House already short of political experience. Anthony Scaramucci, a Wall Street financier, has been an outspoken supporter of President Trump Fabrice Coffrini/Getty ImagesMr Spicer reportedly told Mr Trump that he fiercely disagreed with the president's decision to appoint Anthony Scaramucci, a Wall Street financier, as the new White House communications director. Mr Scaramucci, a Republican donor, has been a loyal supporter of Mr Trump but has no experience of working in politics. He would be the third person to hold the communications director role -- perhaps one of the most challenging in global politics -- in…

Source: The Times July 21, 2017 16:18 UTC