The Trump administration has fired its chief
usher, Angella Reid, who was the first woman
and second African-American to hold the
position.
White House residence staff were shocked with
the news when they arrived at work Friday
morning and were told that Reid had been fired.
Speaking to reporters on her dismissal, White
House deputy press secretary, Sarah Huckabee
Sanders said that Reid 'left on very good terms
and we wish her the very best.'
'It’s not uncommon that you might have a
transition of staff when a new administration
comes in. And it’s simply nothing more than
that,' she added.
Angella Reid whose job at the White House was
to coordinate all activities at the residence,
including handling everything from the large
staff of butlers, maids, chefs, florists and
electricians to fiscal, administrative and personal
duties was employed in 2011 by former
President Obama.
Reid was said to be very close to the Obamas
and very strict with the White House staff.
This position is usually a long tenure job. There
have only been 9 Chief ushers in the White
House since the 20th century.
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