[EveningStandard] Donald Trump’s personal assistant, who has served him since day one of his presidency, has resigned, sources have said.Madeleine Westerhout’s shock departure came after she allegedly shared intimate details of the US president’s family and Oval Office operations at an off-the-record dinner with reporters.
Ms Westerhout, 29, had been drinking and disclosed the private details during the meal which took place in New Jersey, during Mr Trump’s holiday at his nearby golf club in the town of Bedminster, according to the New York Times (NYT).
Anonymous sources told the paper the president learnt of her breach of trust yesterday, prompting her swift exit from the White House.
The 29-year-old became a close aide to the president after working for the Republican National Committee as an assistant to Chief of Staff Katie Walsh.
She also worked for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, and reportedly cried on election night in 2016 because she was so upset over Mr Trump’s victory.
But she soon earnt the president’s trust and, once employed as his PA, enjoyed unique access to him and his family, the NYT reported.