The US vice-president has admitted the White House mishandled a domestic violence scandal but insisted he and Donald Trump have 'great confidence' in chief of staff John Kelly. Pence is the most senior official yet to criticise the administration’s response to Rob Porter, who resigned last week following allegations of abuse from two ex-wives. Trump, by contrast, has expressed sympathy for Porter and not mentioned his alleged victims. Asked if Kelly should go, Pence added: 'John Kelly has done a remarkable job as chief of staff for the President of the United States and I look forward to continuing to work with him for many, many months to come'

Source: The Guardian February 14, 2018 21:24 UTC