Ms Hicks who joined Trump's campaign in 2016 after working for his daughter Ivanka is believed to be one of his most trusted advisers. She was his spokeswoman during the presidential campaign and became the White House communications director. News of her resignation comes one day after Ms Hicks declined to answer questions about her time in the White House during a nine-hour, closed-door interview, saying she was advised not to.

Source: Irish Independent February 28, 2018 21:45 UTC