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Trump loses a trusted aide in Hope Hicks, White House anxiety lingers

Hicks was given a gracious goodbye by Trump outside the Oval Office

AP/PTI  |  Washington 

President Donald Trump shakes hands with outgoing White House Communications Director Hope Hicks on her last day before Trump boarded Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, for a trip to Ohio. (Photo: AP/PTI)
President Donald Trump shakes hands with outgoing White House Communications Director Hope Hicks on her last day before Trump boarded Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, for a trip to Ohio. (Photo: AP/PTI)

has bid farewell to the and the press-shy communications director took a rare moment in the spotlight on her final day in Donald Trump's administration.

But the exit yesterday of the president's most trusted aide, coming one day after yet another Cabinet departure, highlights continuing uncertainty among Trump aides and staff about who might be the next to go.

Hicks was given a gracious goodbye by Trump outside the

That stands in stark contrast to the treatment of David Shulkin, the Veterans Affairs secretary who was fired amid ethics questions.

First Published: Fri, March 30 2018. 16:23 IST
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