WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Sean Spicer resigned from his post Friday morning, six months and one day after taking the position.
In a message posted to Twitter Friday afternoon, Spicer said he will continue to serve as press secretary through August.
"It's been an honor (and) a privilege to serve (President Donald Trump and) this amazing country," he wrote.
It's been an honor & a privilege to serve @POTUS @realDonaldTrump & this amazing country. I will continue my service through August
— Stephanie Grisham (@PressSec) July 21, 2017
Deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take over his duties, newly named White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said at a news briefing Friday.
Spicer's resignation came in opposition to Scaramucci's appointment, The New York Times reported.
.@PressSec resigned after vehemently objecting to appointment at 10 a.m. Friday of Anthony Scaramucci as WH Communications director, per SAO
— Glenn Thrush (@GlennThrush) July 21, 2017
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