Reince Priebus denies knowing about domestic violence accusations against Rob Porter

Published March 4, 2018 3:38pm ET



Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus denied ever knowing White House staff secretary Rob Porter was having trouble obtaining a permanent security clearance due to domestic violence allegations.

Priebus said on ABC’s “This Week” he wasn’t aware Porter was facing accusations of domestic violence from two of his ex-wives. When those accusations became public, Porter — who was working on an interim security clearance — was forced to resign.

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