statement from john kelly where he has just stopped praising rob porter. this is the new statement from the chief of staff, quote, i was shocked by the new allegations released today against rob porter. there is no place for domestic violence in our society. i stand by my previous comment of the rob porter that i have come to know. since becoming chief of staff, and believe every individual deserves the right to defend their reputation. i accepted his resignation he willier today and will ensure a wift and orderly transition. ib joing us now, one of the reporters who has been following this in washington. gregory courty is with u.s.a. today. thank you for being here. there are two tracks, the allegations from the exwives. the other track is what the white house knew, how senior a job he was in.