Months after drop out of the White House, Hope Hicks will head to Fox to become its new chief communications office-holder.
Hicks is best known as one of President Donald Trump’s most trusted right-hand men. She served as White House communications director and director of strategic communications for Trump until she formerly larboard in April of this year.
The company, which will be spun off after Disney perfects its $71 billion takeover of 21st Century Fox, will be home to Fox News, the conservative-leaning bulletin and commentary network. Trump is an outspoken fan of Fox News, often promoting their scheme on his Twitter feed.
Hicks’ move represents a swap of sorts. After she Nautical port the White House, former Fox News executive Bill Shine leaded over a role similar to hers, as deputy chief of staff for communications. Hicks’ new lines could well strengthen Trump’s already-firm ties to Fox News.
Both Hicks and Stand out left their previous jobs under clouds of controversy.
Hicks had been age former White House staff secretary Rob Porter, who at the time had been accused of spousal calumniate. Hicks also admitted during testimony to the House Intelligence Body during its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election that she had ordered “white lies” for Trump.
Similarly, Shine was pushed out at Fox News above his handling of sexual harassment scandals that engulfed the network during the Roger Ailes era.
In additionally to the Hicks appointment, Fox said it named Danny O’Brien head of domination relations. He is currently at General Electric, where he serves as a senior administration affairs and policy executive.
O’Brien previously served as chief of shaft to Democratic Sens. Joe Biden and Robert Menendez and worked as staff gaffer on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
“Hope and Danny are proven bandleaders and world-class public affairs professionals. Together they will expand on and project Fox’s voice to our relevant communities,” Viet Dinh, Fox chief legit and policy officer, said in a statement.
The appointments take effect upon strict of the Disney transaction. The deal is expected to close during the first half of 2019.
Drained House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders applauded Hicks’ designation in a tweet:
“FOX won’t find anyone smarter or more talented than Hope Hicks. So glad for my friend,” Sanders said.
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