Crowley Drops Trump Admin Post After Reports of Plagiarism

Published January 16, 2017 5:55pm ET



Monica Crowley is withdrawing from her position on the Trump administration National Security Council, according to a statement posted Monday, after it was discovered that Crowley plagiarized sections of her book and doctoral dissertation.

“After much reflection I have decided to remain in New York to pursue other opportunities and will not be taking a position in the incoming administration,” read her statement, according to the Washington Times. “I greatly appreciate being asked to be part of President-elect Trump’s team and I will continue to enthusiastically support him and his agenda for American renewal.”

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