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Former 'Apprentice' star Omarosa Manigault is leaving the White House

Dec 13, 2017, 20:39 IST

Donald Trump with Omarosa Manigault, then the Trump campaign's director of African-American outreach, in September 2016Carlo Allegri/Reuters

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  • Omarosa Manigault, the former "Apprentice" star and adviser to President Donald Trump, is leaving the White House.
  • Manigault's role has recently come under scrutiny in the media, with reports suggesting her position was vague and undefined.


Omarosa Manigault, the former "Apprentice" star and adviser to President Donald Trump, is leaving the Trump administration, the White House announced on Wednesday.

The director of communications for the White House's Office of Public Liaison, Manigault's role has recently come under scrutiny in the media, with reports suggesting her position was vague and undefined.

In a statement, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Manigault resigned on Tuesday "to pursue other opportunities" and that her official last day will be January 20.

"We wish her the best in future endeavors and are grateful for her service," Sanders said.

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