more of an update on that front, rob has put out a statement, which i can read to you now. i think it will address some of those other questions. these outrageous allegations are simply false. i took the photos given to the media nearly 15 years ago, and the reality behind them is nowhere close to what is being described. i've been transparent and truthful about these vile claims, but i will not further engage publicly with a coordinated smear campaign. my commitment to public service speaks for itself. i've always put duty to country first and treated others with respect. i'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served in the trump administration and will seek to ensure a smooth transition when i leave the white house. >> is he going to be leaving the white house any time soon? there was some conversation a couple months ago that he was at least contemplating that. >> he is going to be leaving the white house. it won't be immediate. but he is resigning from the white house but is going to stay on to ensure there's a smooth transition moving forward. >> less than 18 hours ago, the white house released several