Desiree Rogers, the White House social secretary who came under criticism after two uninvited guests crashed the Obamas’ first state dinner, is stepping down, White House officials said Friday.
Rogers, a longtime friend to President Barack Obama and the first lady, is the first to quit among several Chicagoans in high-profile White House jobs Rogers attended the dinner as a guest, breaking with the custom that calls for a social secretary to work the night to ensure the soiree goes smoothly.
Rogers was not asked to leave her job, but expressed a desire to go back into the private sector, Robert Gibbs, the White House spokesman, said Friday.
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