Another cabinet member is leaving. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has submitted his resignation. ABC News released this internal message he sent to staff:
“I am saddened to take this step, as it was my intention to serve the Department until the end of this Administration. Unfortunately, this action is warranted by recent events, including the ongoing and meritless court rulings regarding the validity of my authority as Acting Secretary. These events and concerns increasingly serve to divert attention and resources away from the important work of the Department in this critical time of a transition of power.”
The timing of Wolf’s exit is questionable as there are reports that violent protests are being staged in the next nine days.
Wolf follows two other cabinet secretaries who left in the last week.