Hope Hicks, a longtime Trump aide, replaces former communications director Anthony Scaramucci, whose tenure lasted less than two weeks. | Andrew Harrer/Getty Images White House names Hope Hicks interim communications director

President Donald Trump has named Hope Hicks interim White House communications director, a White House official said Wednesday.

“Hope Hicks will work with White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and all of the communications team and serve as the Interim White House Communications Director,” the official said in a statement.


Hicks, a longtime Trump aide, replaces former communications director Anthony Scaramucci, whose tenure lasted less than two weeks. She is the fifth person to be named to the position.

Former press secretary Sean Spicer twice doubled as communications director in addition to his primary role as the top White House spokesman. Mike Dubke resigned from the post in May. Trump transition spokesman Jason Miller was originally offered the position, but he stepped down on Christmas Eve to focus on his family.

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“We will make an announcement on a permanent communications director at the appropriate time,” the official added.