A group of Republican senators are asking top White House Trump officials not to step down amid concern President Trump
Donald TrumpTrump acknowledges the end of the presidency after Congress certifies Biden’s victory Congress affirms Biden’s victory after protesters terrorize Third Capitol House Legislator tests positive for COVID-19 this week MOREThe group’s response to the rioters on the Capitol will generate massive resignations.
Sen. Mike Lee
Michael (Mike) Shumway LeeFormer of the White House says Trump supporters are chasing Romney ‘below us as a country’ Night defense: U.S. aircraft carriers staying in the Middle East in abrupt reversal | DC Guard activated before pro-Trump protests | 10 former Defense Secretaries speak out against military involvement in the electoral dispute. Congress overturns Trump’s veto for the first time MORE (R-Utah) contacted national security adviser Robert O’Brien and White House adviser Pat Cipollone, urging them to stay on the job until January 20, a confirmed source at The Hill.
The disclosure of Lee and at least three other Republican senators was first reported by The Washington Post. The source confirmed that the senators are coordinating their efforts amid several reports that senior White House and government officials are considering resigning.
Transport Secretary Elaine Chao
Elaine ChaoWhite House heads for exits after Capitol chaos. Trump selects Hicks, Bondi, Grenell and other allies for Trump’s positions to nominate Giuliani’s son to the role of the Holocaust Memorial Council MORE, who is married to the Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell
Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellCongress claims Biden’s victory after protesters terrorize the Capitol. Congress rejects challenge to Arizona’s presidential vote. (R-Ky.), He became the Cabinet’s first secretary to announce his resignation on Thursday, although sources have told The Hill that more high-profile resignations are coming.
At least five White House officials have already announced that they are resigning, including Stephanie Grisham
Stephanie GrishamWhite House heads for exits after chaos on Capitol Top Melania Trump advises Stephanie Grisham resigns Trump selects Hicks, Bondi, Grenell and other allies for positions MORE, the former White House communications director who was serving as chief of staff to the first lady Melania Trump
Melania TrumpWhite House heads for exits after the chaos on Capitol Top. Melania Trump’s aide, Stephanie Grisham, dismisses Giuliani, Trump Jr. among the guests at Trump’s abandoned Mar-a-Lago New Year’s party: report MORE. Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney
Mick MulvaneyTop Melania Trump advisor Stephanie Grisham resigns Trump convicted of mafia actions on the Capitol., who served as the US special envoy to Northern Ireland, also resigned.
Trump unleashed a violent bipartisan reaction after protesters violated the Capitol on Wednesday, temporarily suspending the counting of votes from the Electoral College. Trump made unsubstantiated claims for weeks that the election was “rigged” and urged his supporters to meet on Capitol Hill.
It is not just Republicans who are asking senior officials to remain in office for approximately two more weeks, in an effort to avoid further chaos between now and the day of the inauguration.
Sen. Joe Manchin
Joseph (Joe) ManchinOvernight Defense: Capitol overrun by pro-Trump rioters | All DC National Guard activated | 38-year-old soldier dies of COVID-19 Twitter and Facebook slap Trump with temporary suspensions Lawmakers say I work certifying Biden’s victory to continue tonight MORE (DW.Va.) released a public statement urging government officials to remain stationary.
“I urge good men and women to serve with honor at all levels of the federal government to please remain in office for the protection of our democracy. The actions of a dishonest president will not and should not reflect on you,” said Manchin.