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 have been transparent and truthful about these vile claims but i will not further engage public whether i a coordinated smear campaign. my commitment to public service speaks for itself. i have always put duty to country first and treated others with respect. i am 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. >> sarah, 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. >> is he 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 that there is a smooth transition moving forward. >> sarah,ally? >> less than 18 hours ago released several statements praising rob porter, his service, obviously somebody very close to the president. why would the president