Second White House Staffer Resigns Following Abuse Allegations

A second White House staffer departed the Trump administration on Friday in the wake of abuse allegations.

Spokesman Raj Shah confirmed that speechwriter David Sorensen resigned Friday after the White House learned of the allegations against him.

Shah says Sorensen denies the allegations, which were first reported by The Washington Post.

The Post says Sorensen's ex-wife claimed he was violent and emotionally abusive during their short-lived marriage.

Staff secretary Rob Porter, one of the president's closest aides, resigned Wednesday after the publication of allegations that he'd abused his two ex-wives. He, too, denies the allegations.

President Donald Trump defended Porter amid his departure, saying he had done a very good job and emphasized that Porter maintains his innocence.

Trump offered sympathy for Porter, saying, "It's a, obviously, tough time for him. He did a very good job when he was in the White House. And we hope he has a wonderful career."

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