The White House is planning to withdraw its nominee for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after seven months, CNN reported Wednesday evening.

President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE reportedly will nominate acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor to replace current nominee Jeff Byard, sources told CNN.

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CNN reported that a personal issue that came up within the past week prompted the White House's decision and that Byard himself asked for the nomination to be withdrawn.

News reports circulated during the day Wednesday suggesting Byard's nomination would be withdrawn.

The White House said it would not comment on the personnel matter.

Trump nominated Byard in May after former FEMA head Brock Long stepped down amid an internal ethics investigation.