White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned from his role on Friday morning.
Spicer’s resignation followed President Trump’s selection of New York financier Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director — a decision Spicer disagreed with, according to TIME.
Spicer had been serving as both press secretary and communications director since Mike Dubke resigned from the communications post in May.
It's been an honor & a privilege to serve @POTUS@realDonaldTrump & this amazing country. I will continue my service through August
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) July 21, 2017
Spicer’s potential departure had long been the subject of speculation, particularly after he drew criticism for some of his press-briefing comments and famously became the target of recurring skits on Saturday Night Live.