Senior White House official to resign following allegations of abuse
Source: Washington Post
A senior White House official announced Wednesday he will resign following allegations by his two ex-wives of physical and emotional abuse.
The official, Rob Porter, served as the staff secretary and often controlled the paper flow to President Trump’s desk, along with his daily schedule. Porter also oversaw the White House’s policy implementation process and worked closely with chief of staff John F. Kelly to try to instill discipline to the chaotic West Wing. He often spent hours of the day with Trump and frequently traveled with him on Air Force One.
“These outrageous allegations are simply false. I took the photos given to the media nearly 15 years ago and the reality behind them is nowhere close to what is being described. I have been transparent and truthful about these vile claims, but I will not further engage publicly with a coordinated smear campaign,” Porter said in a statement. “My commitment to public service speaks for itself. I have always put duty to country first and treated others with respect. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served in the Trump Administration and will seek to ensure a smooth transition when I leave the White House.”
The allegations against Porter by his ex-wives were first reported by the DailyMail.com and senior West Wing aides spent part of Wednesday morning preparing for the fallout from his departure. Many senior officials, including Kelly, urged Porter to stay, according to White House advisers.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senior-white-house-official-to-resign-following-allegations-of-abuse/2018/02/07/49aa80b8-0c19-11e8-baf5-e629fc1cd21e_story.html
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White House secretary dating Connecticut native Hope Hicks accused of choking, punching ex-wife
http://fox61.com/2018/02/07/man-dating-connecticut-native-hope-hicks-accused-of-choking-punching-ex-wife/
Posted 11:24 AM, February 7, 2018, by FOX 61 Staff, Updated at 11:26AM, February 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON DC — The first ex-wife of Rob Porter told DailyMail.com has said that he choked and punched her during their marriage, breaking down her confidence so badly with his verbal and emotional abuse that she took an extended leave of absence from grad school. Porter is currently dating White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, a Connecticut native.
Colbie Holderness, 37, who is a senior analyst for the U.S. government, spoke on the record to DailyMail.com about her five-year marriage following the on-the-record allegations by Porter’s second wife, Jennifer Willoughby.
She confirmed that she had also been interviewed by the FBI about her marriage after Porter was tapped for his current White House position and required security clearance which he has not received.
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When reached for comment about second wife Jennifer Willoughby’s claims, Porter told DailyMail.com: ‘I will not comment about these matters, beyond stating that many of these allegations are slanderous and simply false.’
John Kelly, Chief of Staff, commented: ‘Rob Porter is a man of true integrity and honor and I can’t say enough good things about him. He is a friend, a confidante and a trusted professional. I am proud to serve alongside him.’
But first wife Colbie says that Porter has displayed a pattern of abuse with women................................
EXCLUSIVE: ANOTHER ex-wife of Trump aide Rob Porter - who is dating Hope Hicks - tells DailyMail.com he choked, punched and belittled her about her weight her during their five-year marriage
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5362823/Ex-wife-WH-aide-dating-Hope-Hicks-says-choked-her.html
Colbie Holderness, 37, a senior analyst for the U.S. government and the first wife of Rob Porter, spoke on the record to DailyMail.com about her five-year marriage
The couple met in 2000 at their Mormon church while they were in college
'He was never physically abusive until our honeymoon and that floored me,' Holderness told DailyMail.com
'He would throw me down on the bed, then put his full body weight on top of me, then grind a knee or elbow into my body, expressing rage,' she claims
She says the violence escalated to where Porter was choking her. ‘It was not hard enough for me to pass out but it was scary, humiliating and dehumanizing'
On Tuesday night, Porter's second ex-wife Jennifer Willoughby, also shared the story of her abusive marriage with DailyMail.com
Last week, DailyMail.com revealed that Porter and Hope Hicks are dating, and were seen kissing in a cab on the way back to her apartment
Holderness confirmed that she was interviewed by the FBI about her marriage after Porter was tapped for his current White House position and required security clearance - which he has not received
Porter, 40, is considered one of the most important players in the Oval Office
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
By Louise Boyle In Washington, D.c. For Dailymail.com
Published: 08:27 EST, 7 February 2018 | Updated: 12:37 EST, 7 February 2018
The first ex-wife of Rob Porter, the White House staff secretary, has told DailyMail.com that he choked and punched her during their marriage, breaking down her confidence so badly with his verbal and emotional abuse that she took an extended leave of absence from grad school.
Colbie Holderness, 37, who is a senior analyst for the U.S. government, spoke on the record to DailyMail.com about her five-year marriage.
Her revelations follow DailyMail.com's exclusive interview on Tuesday evening with Porter’s second wife, Jennifer Willoughby, who told how Porter, 40, once dragged her wet and naked out of the shower and was verbally abusive, calling her a f***ing b***h' on their honeymoon.
In 2010, Willoughby filed a protective order against Porter after he violated their separation agreement and refused to leave their apartment. According to a complaint filed with the police, he punched the glass on the door to their home, cutting his hand in the process.
Holderness revealed to DailyMail.com that she was interviewed by the FBI - as was Willoughby - about her marriage after Porter was tapped for his current White House position as White House staff secretary and required security clearance - clearance which he has not received. .....................
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5362823/Ex-wife-WH-aide-dating-Hope-Hicks-says-choked-her.html#ixzz56RnWYORr
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I can imagine what Omarosa might have in her book if she delves into that mess plus her own mess.
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White House staff secretary Rob Porter resigned Wednesday after both of his ex-wives came forward to allege years of physical and mental abuse.
Porter's profile increased in recent months, and he was an integral part of White House chief of staff John Kelly's inner circle.
http://www.businessinsider.com/rob-porter-resigns-abuse-wives-white-house-2018-2
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so I zoomed to WaPo's twitter and was not there, then to their main webpage and was not there - and then it popped in my email and I got the link.
got to revise their clearance info multiple times, but are STILL in the WH.
.... thanks for that!!
Adios, Rob
Turn out the lights, leave them on, nobody fucking cares, get it?
