Pottinger, a leading figure in the development of Trump's China policy, resigned on Wednesday in response to Trump's reaction to a mob of protesters who breached the US Capitol, a senior administration official told Reuters. The White House had no immediate comment. "It has been an honor to serve the country in the White House. The White House social secretary, Rickie Niceta, also resigned, as did a deputy White House press secretary Sarah Matthews, two sources told Reuters. There was also talk inside the White House that deputy chief of staff Chris Liddell might resign, a source said.

Source: bd News24 January 07, 2021 08:26 UTC