White House staffer resigns amid allegations of abuse

White House staff secretary Rob Porter resigned Wednesday after reports published in Britain’s Daily Mail that he abused two former wives.

Colbie Holderness alleged Porter physically and emotionally abused her during their five-year marriage. Holderness gave the Daily Mail photos that showed her with a black eye.

Another ex-wife, Jennifer Willoughby, told the publication that Porter abused her.

Porter called the allegations “outrageous” and “simply false.”

According to the White House, Porter’s resignation won’t be immediate, and he will await a successor.