A number of officials have resigned from outgoing US President Donald Trumps administration in the wake of the violence that occurred at Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Other officials are considering whether to hand in their resignations, following unprecedented scenes of pro-Trump supporters storming the Capitol building as Congress began counting Electoral College votes to confirm President-elect Joe Bidens victory.
At least four people were killed and 52 others arrested.
The White House was yet to issue a statement amid the announcements of resignations of these officials. They are:
Matt Pottinger
Deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger resigned on Wednesday in response to Trumps reaction to the mob which breached the US Capitol, CNN reported, citing a person close to Pottinger. Bloomberg first reported the resignation of Pottinger, a leading figure in the development of Trumps China policy.
Stephanie Grisham
The chief of staff of First Lady Melania Trump quit following the mayhem at the Capitol.
It has been an honor to serve the country in the White House. I am very proud to have been a part of Mrs. Trumps mission to help children everywhere, and proud of the many accomplishments of this administration, Grisham said in a statement.
Grisham, who spent a year as the White House press secretary before becoming the chief of staff to the first lady, did not say whether her resignation was in reaction to the violence in the nations capital, but a source familiar with her decision said it was the last straw for her.
Anna Cristina Rickie Niceta
The White House social secretary, Anna Cristina Rickie Niceta, also reportedly resigned on Wednesday.
Sarah Matthews
Deputy White House press secretary Sarah Matthews said she had resigned over Wednesdays violence at the Capitol.
As someone who worked in the halls of Congress I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today, Matthews said in a statement. Ill be stepping down from my role, effective immediately. Our nation needs a peaceful transfer of power.
Other officials who are considering quitting their positions include Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell, and National Security Advisor Robert OBrien.
According to sources familiar to the matter, OBrien was persuaded to stay on by allies.
