he had trouble obtaining a security clearance due alleged abuse. kelly is standing by an earlier statement calling him a man of true integrity and honor, even after the daily mail published these of his first wife, colby holderness. she said he choked her and punched her during a trip to italy. he denies allegations from both ex-wives. but he resigned saying these outrageous allegations are simply false. i will not further engage publicly with a coordinated sneer campaign. two sources familiar with the matter tell cnn that president trump only learned about the allegations against porter this week and was upset by the reports. a senior white house official blaming porter for misleading the staff after the white house rushed to defend porter after the initial report. >> the president and chief of staff have had full confidence and trust of his abilities and his performance. >> reporter: press secretary sarah sanders calling porter the