Trump's personal assistant abruptly exits White House after sharing details about President's family
White House,Donald Trump,Politics
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's personal assistant, who's been with him since the start of his administration, has abruptly left the White House after sharing intimate details about the President's family with reporters, multiple people tell CNN.
Madeleine Westerhout was forced to resign as executive assistant to the President on Thursday after Trump learned she had shared information with reporters at a recent off-the-record meeting, during which she didn't say her comments were off the record, according to sources familiar with her departure. A reporter divulged details about the dinner to White House staff, the people said.
Madeleine Westerhout, Trump's gatekeeper, was known for her loyalty -- until she was pushed out
Madeleine Westerhout, Trump's gatekeeper, was known for her loyalty -- until she was pushed out
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