President Trump on Tuesday accepted Nikki Haley’s resignation as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, marking a sudden and unexpected end to the tenure of one of the administration's most prominent figures.
Trump spoke at the Oval Office to address the resignation. He told reporters that Haley had done "an incredible job" and is a "fantastic person." He said she had told him six months ago that she wanted to take a break "maybe at the end of the year" -- and said she would serve through the end of 2018. -- MORE...