Washington (CNN) White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, a former contestant on "The Apprentice," plans to leave the White House next month, according to a statement from press secretary Sarah Sanders. Manigault Newman, one of Trump's most high-profile African-American supporters, will leave one year to the day after Trump took office, Sanders said. "Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned yesterday to pursue other opportunities," Sanders said. "Her departure will not be effective until January 20, 2018. We wish her the best in future endeavors and are grateful for her service." CNN has reached out to Manigault Newman but has not heard back."Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned yesterday to pursue other opportunities," Sanders saidManigault Newman is one of Trump's most high-profile African-American supporters
It is traditional for administrations to experience a spate of departures after the first year in office, but _'s year has been particularly bruising, leaving some officials preparing for more departures than usual. It was her loyalty and friendship with _ -- something that was fostered during the 2016 campaign -- that kept her there for longer than anyone expected, one source added. In an interview with PBS "Frontline," _ said that when Trump wins, "Every critic, every detractor, will have to bow down to President Trump." In an interview with PBS "Frontline," Manigault Newman said that when Trump wins, "Every critic, every detractor, will have to bow down to President _." Much of Manigault Newman's work centered around being a high-profile Trump surrogate with _-American voters.