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    The Sharp Rise and Sudden Departure of Hope Hicks

    The communication director’s surprise resignation comes amid harsh scrutiny, and deprives the president of one of his closest and longest-serving aides.
    by David A. Graham Feb 28, 2018 5 minutes
    Source: Leah Mills / Reuters

    White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Trump’s closest and longest-serving aides, is resigning, she announced Wednesday. The news was first reported by The New York Times.

    The departure comes as a surprise. While there has been a great deal of turnover at the White House, and in the communications director’s job in particular, Hicks had not been among the most anticipated departures. The reasons for her departure are unclear, although her decision to announce it the day after bruising testimony to the House Intelligence Committee, which is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, is sure to raise eyebrows. The Times said Hicks had been considering an exit for some time, and knew there was no easy time to leave.

    “Hope is

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