Activists hoped the Trump adviser, known for his illiberal views on immigration and terrorism, would follow fellow Breitbarter Steve Bannon out the doorProgressive groups have welcomed the departure from the White House of national security aide Sebastian Gorka. One Muslim organisation proclaimed: “Good riddance.”Gorka’s hardline views on immigration and terrorism were a source of discord inside the Trump administration and beyond. An unnamed administration official, however, said Gorka did not resign but “no longer works at the White House”. Farhana Khera, executive director of the group Muslim Advocates, said: “Good riddance to Sebastian Gorka. Recent departures include Bannon, chief of staff Reince Priebus, press secretary Sean Spicer and communications director Anthony Scaramucci, who lasted just 10 days in the role.

Source: The Guardian August 26, 2017 15:45 UTC