President Trump reportedly offered to nominate former White House aide Mira Ricardel as ambassador of Estonia after she exited her role in the administration following a clash…
President Trump reportedly offered to nominate former White House aide Mira Ricardel as ambassador of Estonia after she exited her role in the administration following a clash with the first lady.
Bloomberg News, citing multiple people familiar with the matter, reported that Ricardel turned down the offer. But Trump has a desire to find Ricardel a new position. The ex-national security official has been presented with almost a dozen new jobs, according to Bloomberg.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill.
The report comes just days after Ricardel left her job in the White House after the office for First Lady Melania Trump called for her ouster.
Ricardel had reportedly gotten into a dispute with East Wing staffers regarding Melania Trump’s trip to Africa in October. The first lady’s office later accused Ricardel of spreading negative stories about Melania Trump.
“It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House,” Stephanie Grisham, a spokesman for Melania Trump, said in a statement Tuesday.
The White House announced a day later that Ricardel would “transition to a new role within the administration.” However, it remains unclear what position she may assume.
National Security Advisor John Bolton hired Ricardel in May to be his top deputy. Bloomberg notes that she gained a reputation as someone who was inflexible and obsessed with process.
On Thursday, Ricardel said she admired both the Trumps and said it was an “honor” to serve in their capacity.
“I admire the president and first lady and have great respect for my colleagues who are dedicated to supporting the president’s policies, and I look forward to working with them in the months ahead,” Ricardel said in a statement.
