Rob Porter and White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders
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White House staff secretary Rob Porter resigned Wednesday after two of his ex-wives told the Daily Mail he abused them.
Porter's ex wives claim he was physically and emotionally abusive against them. His first wife, Colbie Holderness said he allegedly punched her during a trip to Florence in the early 2000s. The Daily Mail posted pictures of Holderness with a bruised face.
His second wife, Jennifer Willoughby, told the news site that she obtained a temporary protective order against Porter.
Porter denied the allegations in a statement, saying they "are simply false."
"These outrageous allegations are simply false," the statement reads. "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 publicly with a coordinated smear campaign," he said.
“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.”
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed his resignation saying he will be leaving the White House soon but "it won't be immediate."
She added he was "not pressured" to resign, and that she is unsure if President Trump saw the images of Porter's ex-wife with a black eye.
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