"Shahira has done a wonderful job as my legislative affairs director. "I will always be grateful for the experience I have gained, and proud of the accomplishments I have helped achieve alongside a very talented White House team." Johnny DeStefano, a top White House aide , became the latest senior official to submit his resignation this week after working in the West Wing since the start of Trump's presidency. An administration official says its typical for legislative affairs shops to slim down after two years when it gets closer to the election. "Her ability to navigate the politics on Capitol Hill will be greatly missed here at the White House."

Source: CNN May 21, 2019 21:48 UTC