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Oct 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Trump’s press secretary abruptly exits amid White House turmoil
By The BriefBrief
Donald Trump’s hand-picked press secretary abruptly left the White House this week, as infighting among the president’s loyalists spilled into public view. The turmoil includes disputes over money and questions about chief of staff Susie Wiles’ future, which Trump was forced to address. The developments came less than three weeks before the November 3 midterms.
WHO: Donald Trump and his White House
WHAT: Trump’s hand-picked press secretary abruptly left the White House amid public infighting among the president’s loyalists.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for the press secretary’s exit was not reported; the exit occurred amid White House infighting.
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