washington omarosa manigault newman former reality television star-turned political aide u.s. president donald trump resign white house pursue opportunities trump spokeswoman sarah sanders say wednesday newman serve assistant president director communications white house office public liaison former star trump tv show apprentice newman work director african-american outreach trump 2016 presidential campaign sanders say newman departure would take effect jan. 20 2018. newman sometimes appear ambiguous role white house orbit new york time report september chief staff john kelly put no-fly list aid consider fit attend serious meet source tie white house say expect wave departures administration trump complete first year office white house aide omarosa manigault newman resign