A White House official confirmed the departure of Spicer, 45, and said Trump had named Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci as his new, top communications official. ReutersWhile the White House official gave no reason for Spicer's resignation, the New York Times reported that he had quit over Scaramucci's appointment. In recent weeks, he has less frequently taken the lectern in the White House press room. When Trump tapped Spicer for the job of press secretary, he was spokesman for the Republican National Committee. The White House said deputy press secretary Sarah Sanders will give an on-camera briefing on Friday afternoon.

Source: bd News24 July 21, 2017 16:30 UTC