Bill Shine, Trump's 5th White House communications director, has resigned

Bill Shine
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White House Communications Director Bill Shine has resigned.

The White House said on Friday that Shine has offered his resignation but that he will continue to serve as a senior adviser on Trump's re-election campaign. "Serving President Trump and this country has been the most rewarding experience of my entire life," Shine said. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that Shine has been "a great leader" and "a real friend."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.