White House aide Omarosa Manigault sent White House staff into a panic with a bridal photo shoot, Politico reported Tuesday, with sources saying the incident was indicative of larger problems within her department.
Before getting married at the Trump International Hotel in Washington in April, Manigault, communications chief for the Office of Public Liaison, reportedly brought members of her bridal party to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for an extended photo session.
It’s unclear if the former “Apprentice” contestant received permission for the shoot in advance, but security and White House aides were caught off guard and had to ban Manigault from posting the pictures online, citing security and ethical concerns.
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The wedding photo incident is seen as illustrative of broader issues within the Public Liaison office, officials told Politico. The office has been disorganized, they said, and has already had a change in leadership since President Trump took office.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that while the office did not get off to a smooth start, it has done valuable work in connecting with veterans and religious groups.
Sanders also praised Manigault for her outreach efforts with African-American communities.