Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter (R) on Wednesday announced his intent to resign days after filing for divorce from his wife amid reports of an extramarital affair.
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter abruptly announced his resignation effective June 1 on Wednesday, saying that “certain personal matters that are becoming…
In his resignation statement, Hunter said, It has been a distinct and absolute privilege of a lifetime to serve as the state s attorney general. Regrettably, certain personal matters that are becoming public will become a distraction for this office. The office of attorney general is one of the most important positions in state government, Hunter said. I cannot allow a personal issue to overshadow the vital work the attorneys, agents and support staff do on behalf of Oklahomans.
Hunter s communications director, Alex Gerszewski, in a phone call with CNBC declined to share any more details about why the attorney general was resigning.
In his resignation statement, Hunter said, It has been a distinct and absolute privilege of a lifetime to serve as the state s attorney general. Regrettably, certain personal matters that are becoming public will become a distraction for this office. The office of attorney general is one of the most important positions in state government, Hunter said. I cannot allow a personal issue to overshadow the vital work the attorneys, agents and support staff do on behalf of Oklahomans.
Hunter s communications director, Alex Gerszewski, in a phone call with CNBC declined to share any more details about why the attorney general was resigning.