JAKARTA - The aftermath of the chaos of Donald Trump's supporters on Capitol Hill, when the US Congress discussed the results of the US Presidential Election which was won by Joe Biden, continues to roll. Two ministers who assist the Trump administration have resigned following the chaos.
Launching Reuters Friday January 8, was Minister of Transport Elaine Chao and Minister of Education Betsy DeVos declared their resignation on Thursday local time. The two are joined by a number of officials who previously resigned.
Chao, who said he was annoyed by the riots on Capitol Hill, said his resignation would take effect on Monday next week. Chao is the wife of Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
Meanwhile DeVos said in his resignation letter to Trump that the riots on Capitol Hill were unwarranted and the basis for a change of his mind. His resignation took effect on Friday.
Previously, several names of White House officials also resigned due to the riots on Capitol Hill. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Potinger said he was resigning on Wednesday local time.
Then there are National Security Council Senior Director European and Russian Affairs Ryan Tully, White House Social Secretary Rickie Niceta and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews. Including the Chief of Staff of First Lady Melania Trump, Stephanie Grisham.
“It is an honor to serve the country in the White House. I am very proud to be a part of Mrs. Trump for helping children everywhere, and is proud of the many achievements this administration has made, "Grisham said in a statement.
Meanwhile, a number of names who are loyal to Donald Trump are not expected to follow the wave of resignations. Such as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller to Acting US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.
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