WASHINGTON DC President Donald Trump s actions and rhetoric have tarnished the administration s legacy, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in a resignation letter submitted this week.
Azar submitted the standard resignation letter for a Cabinet secretary to offer an outgoing president, dated January 12 and obtained by CNN Friday.
Contrary to the @CNN chyron, I am still here serving the American people at HHS. I believe it is my duty to help ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Biden’s team during the pandemic and will remain as Secretary through January 20. pic.twitter.com/zXe1y2om1k Secretary Alex Azar (@SecAzar) January 16, 2021
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar issued a harsh rebuke of President Trump in his departure letter over the president's role in inciting last week’s violent riot at the Capitol.
President Donald Trump's "actions and rhetoric" have tarnished the administration's legacy, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in a resignation letter submitted this week.