Melania Trump Calls For Firing of Deputy National Security Adviser The First Lady called for Mira Ricardel's firing following reports that President Trump may soon shakeup his administration. “It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House.”
FLOTUS spokesperson, via ABC. The remark is uncharacteristically harsh for Melania, but she has some beef with Ricardel. The problems stem from her trip to Africa in October. According to the 'Wall Street Journal,' her staff clashed with the Ricardel over things such as plane seating. Melania isn't the only one who has butt heads with the deputy national security adviser. Ricardel also clashed with former chief of staff and executive secretary for national security council, Fred Fleitz.
