Trump aide pulling plug

A TOP communications aide to Donald Trump is exiting the White House as the embattled US President considers a broader shake-up amid rising anxiety over investigations into his campaign’s contacts with Russia.

Fresh off Mr Trump’s first official trip abroad, White House communications director Michael Dubke announced his resignation on Tuesday.

A wider overhaul is expected, aimed at more aggressively responding to allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible ties between Mr Trump and Moscow.