Sean Spicer confirms his resignation: 'It's been an honor and a privilege'

Sean Spicer.
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Hours after he issued his resignation Friday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer tweeted that it's "been an honor and a privilege to serve" under President Trump. Spicer said that he will step down from his role in August:

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