Stephanie Grisham Out as <br />White House Press Secretary Grisham is leaving her current role to become <br />Melania Trump’s chief of staff and spokeswoman. Melania Trump, <br />via statement Melania Trump, <br />via statement Grisham had previously served as <br />the first lady’s communications chief before accepting the roles of White House <br />press secretary and communications director <br />in June 2019. Lindsay Reynolds resigned as Melania Trump’s <br />chief of staff earlier this week “to spend time <br />with her family,” according to the first lady. Kayleigh McEnany, a spokeswoman for <br />the Trump campaign, will become the <br />new White House press secretary, <br />according to 'The New York Times.'