White House Staff Resign En Masse Amid Capitol Breach Incident
[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] It has been reported that White House aides, including National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, are considering resigning.
On the 6th (local time), CNN cited multiple sources and reported that Advisor O'Brien and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell are reviewing their resignations.
O'Brien's consideration of resignation is known to be related to issues concerning the Vice President's role in the presidential election results rather than the protesters' breach of the Capitol on that day. O'Brien reportedly supported Vice President Pence's position that the Vice President does not have the authority to overturn the Electoral College results during the joint session of Congress to certify the election results.
O'Brien stated, "I spoke with Vice President Pence, and he was truly a person who fulfilled his role," adding, "He showed courage today as he did at the Capitol during 9/11. I am proud to stand with him."
Stephanie Grisham, who served as White House Press Secretary and recently as spokesperson for First Lady Melania Trump, submitted her resignation that afternoon. In a statement, she said, "I am honored to have served the country at the White House and proud to have carried out Mrs. Trump's work helping children everywhere. I take pride in many achievements of this administration."
CNN described Grisham as one of the longest-serving figures in the Trump administration and noted that her resignation came just before the outbreak of violence. It added, "With only 14 days left in the Trump administration, many aides are expressing dissatisfaction with the President's actions and finding it difficult to support him," and "Whether others will join Grisham in resigning remains to be seen, but internal dissatisfaction within the White House is further isolating Trump."
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