Washington: The White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews on Wednesday resigned from her post amid US Capitol violence.

In a statement, she said, "I was honoured to serve in the Trump administration and proud of the policies we enacted." She further said, "As someone who worked in the halls of Congress, I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today. I'll be stepping down from my role, effective immediately. Our nation needs a peaceful transfer of power."

The news was affirmed by FOX News Chief, White House Correspondent John Roberts in his Twitter post. Roberts took to Twitter and wrote,"@WhiteHouse Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews resigns from the Trump Administration in response to today's events. I have always known her to be a good person who has the best interests of the nation at heart."According to CNN, The former White House communications director and press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump, Stephanie Grisham too has, submitted her resignation. White House social secretary Anna Cristina "Rickie" Niceta also resigned.

Also Read: 

Violence in Washington: Twitter, Facebook, instagram suspend Trump accounts

Chaos in the US capital Washington, Cong expresses concern

Virander Kumar Paul appointed next Ambassador to Somalia