President Trump has tapped Stephanie Grisham, press secretary for first lady Melania Trump, as the new White House press secretary.

The announcement was made by Mrs. Trump on Twitter.

“I am pleased to announce @StephGrisham45 will be the next @PressSec & Comms Director!” the first lady tweeted. “She has been with us since 2015 – @potus & I can think of no better person to serve the Administration & our country. Excited to have Stephanie working for both sides of the @WhiteHouse.”

She replaces Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who announced her departure effective at the end of this month.

Melania Trump

@FLOTUS

I am pleased to announce @StephGrisham45 will be the next @PressSec & Comms Director! She has been with us since 2015 – @potus & I can think of no better person to serve the Administration & our country. Excited to have Stephanie working for both sides of the @WhiteHouse.

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