Melania Trump calls for firing of national security aide Mira Ricardel in rare public rebuke of White House officials
6 years, 2 months ago

Melania Trump calls for firing of national security aide Mira Ricardel in rare public rebuke of White House officials

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US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday publicly pushed for the dismissal of deputy national security advisor Mira Ricardel — a rare criticism of a senior administration official by the president’s wife. Washington: US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday publicly pushed for the dismissal of deputy national security advisor Mira Ricardel — a rare criticism of a senior administration official by the president’s wife. The rebuke — via a brief statement from the first lady’s spokeswoman — came amid swirling speculation about a possible shake-up of President Donald Trump’s cabinet following last week’s midterm elections. “It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House,” Melania Trump’s spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement.

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Daily Mail  

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The Independent  

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Melania Trump’s one-word text that caused ex-aide to quit shared during fiery DNC speech
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The Independent  

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Former Trump press secretary to speak at DNC and label her old boss a 'threat'
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Former Trump press secretary to speak at DNC and label her old boss a 'threat'

Raw Story  

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Raw Story  

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Melania Trump says she would've spoken out on Jan. 6 but she was busy working ‘on behalf of our nation’
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Raw Story  

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Melania Trump calls Stephanie Grisham ‘deceitful’ amid claims ex-president was ‘inappropriate’ with aide
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The Independent  

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'Disengaged' Melania Trump Was Asleep On Election Night, New Book Says
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Huff Post  

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Melania Trump took quiet revenge on her husband by being escorted by handsome military aides, new book claims
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The Independent  

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U.S. Capitol siege | Deputy NSA, Melania Trump’s Chief of Staff, WH Deputy Press Secretary resign
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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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The Independent  

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Another White House aide out of door, this time reason is Melania
6 years, 2 months ago

Another White House aide out of door, this time reason is Melania

India TV News  

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The Quint  

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Donald Trump aide Mira Ricardel forced out after showdown with Melania Trump; to take 'new role within administration'
6 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump aide Mira Ricardel forced out after showdown with Melania Trump; to take 'new role within administration'

Firstpost  

Mira Ricardel, the White House deputy national security adviser, was forced out of her job on Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, said Ricardel did not deserve the honour of working for her husband. Washington: Mira Ricardel, the White House deputy national security advisor, was forced out of her job on Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, said …

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CNN  

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Trump aide departs West Wing after rebuke from first lady
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Associated Press  

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Who is Mira Ricardel and why has Melania Trump called for her dismissal as deputy national security advisor?
6 years, 2 months ago

Who is Mira Ricardel and why has Melania Trump called for her dismissal as deputy national security advisor?

Firstpost  

US first lady Melania Trump Tuesday publicly pushed for the dismissal of Deputy National Security Advisor Mira Ricardel: a rare criticism of a senior administration official by the president’s wife. Ricardel reportedly battled with the first lady’s staff during her trip to Africa last month, and was believed to be the source of negative stories about Melania Trump, the newspaper …

Mira Ricardel headed for exit after clash with Melania Trump’s office
6 years, 2 months ago

Mira Ricardel headed for exit after clash with Melania Trump’s office

CNN  

CNN — A feud with the first lady’s office cost a senior national security adviser her job in the White House after she sparred with East Wing staff and other key members of the Trump administration. The dispute spilled into public view in extraordinary fashion on Tuesday when the first lady’s office released a statement calling for deputy national security …

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