President Donald Trump’s communications director, Mike Dubke, is resigning from the White House, he confirmed to Politico Tuesday.
Dubke tendered his resignation May 18, almost three months after taking on the role, Axios first reported. Trump accepted Dubke’s offer to stay while on his first overseas trip as president this month.
The spokesman’s last day has not been determined, but could be Tuesday, The Washington Post reported. He plans to return to work at Black Rock group, his communications and public affairs firm, according to Politico.
“The reasons for my departure are personal, but it has been my great honor to serve President Trump and this administration,” Dubke wrote in an email to friends, according to Politico. “It has also been my distinct pleasure to work side-by-side, day-by-day with the staff of the communications and press departments. This White House is filled with some of the finest and hardest working men and women in the American Government.”
Dubke didn’t give a reason for his departure but multiple media outlets speculated that it was because he was largely isolated from the president’s steadfast inner circle.
His exit comes amid growing turmoil within the White House. Trump recently scaled back the public role of White Press Secretary Sean Spicer, who is reportedly expected to give fewer on-camera briefings after the president’s trip abroad.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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