WHITE HOUSE INFO DIRECTOR QUITS TO ‘PURSUE NEW OPPORTUNITIES’

White House communications director Alyssa Farah has resigned, saying in a resignation letter obtained by the broadcast network CNBC that she “will be leaving the White House to pursue new opportunities.”

While Farah’s exit hints at an understanding that the Trump administration will soon come to an end, the president has remained publicly defiant and is refusing to concede to Joe Biden, Kevin Breuninger reported for CNBC. Her resignation could prompt others to abandon Trump’s sinking ship.

Farah’s letter, first reported by The Washington Post, called her tenure in the administration “the honor of a lifetime.” Farah, 31, has worn multiple hats in the Trump administration. She worked for Vice President Mike Pence starting in 2017. Two years later, Farah transitioned to the role of press secretary for the Department of Defense, becoming the youngest-ever spokeswoman for the Pentagon. In April of 2020, Farah returned to the White House as director of strategic communications.

Before joining the Trump administration, Farah had worked in conservative political circles, including as press secretary for then-Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., who is now Trump’s chief of staff. The Washington Post reported that Farah’s last day is Friday (Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Manila).

She aims to launch a consulting firm with a focus on defense, corporate and political issues, according to the newspaper.