Reince Priebussat down with Wolf Blitzeron CNNsThe Situation Roomon Friday to explain the decision behind his exit.
I think the president wanted to go a different direction, Priebus said.
I support him in that.
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The president has a right to change directions, the president has a right to hit the reset button.
It was something that I think the White House needs.
I think its healthy.
And I support him in it.
This is about the president.
Its about moving his agenda forward.
I think hes made a smart decision with General Kelly, he said.
The president announced that he would be replacing Priebus with Kellyvia Twitter on Friday afternoon.
The announcement came before news of Priebus resignation was made public.
Priebus stressed that there no hard feelings behind the decision.
Im not going to get into that subject.
You know whats in his heart.
I know his heart.
Hes a genuine, decent, incredibly hard-working president.
Priebus resignation comes a week afterSean Spicer resigned as Trumps press secretary a decision prompted by Scaramuccis appointment.
