The following article by Morgan Chalfant was posted on the Hill website August 29, 2018:
President Trump announced Wednesday that White House counsel Don McGahn would be leaving his position in the fall.
Trump made the abrupt announcement on Twitter, writing that McGahn would leave after Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s expected confirmation.
“I have worked with Don for a long time and truly appreciate his service!” Trump wrote.
White House Counsel Don McGahn will be leaving his position in the fall, shortly after the confirmation (hopefully) of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. I have worked with Don for a long time and truly appreciate his service!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2018