At least two people have reportedly turned down the chance to become Donald Trump’s White House communications director - a position that has been vacant since he was sworn in as President last month.

The White House's Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus, has been tasked with filling the vacancy.

But his approaches to communications specialists with Mr Trump's Republican Party have been met with disinterest, according to the Politico website.

“There is a list of candidates, but I can see why people aren't interested," a source told the site. "It's a tough job.”

Jason Miller, Mr Trump’s communications chief during the presidential campaign had been expected to take the role. But he turned down the job.

As a result communications in the first few weeks of Mr Trump’s presidency have generally been led by the White House press secretary, Sean Spicer.

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The President has reportedly been unimpressed with Mr Spicer’s performance and blames Mr Priebus for pushing him for the job.