Hope Has Officially Left the White House — but We'll Keep Reliving the Awkward Hicks-Trump Farewell

Updated on April 15, 2018 at 1:08 PM

On March 29, Hope Hicks served her last day as Donald Trump's White House Communications Director. The 29-year-old aide's resignation came after she admitted that her position required her to tell white lies in a private testimony before the House Intelligence Committee in February. On her last day, the president staged a very public farewell in front of the West Wing.

WATCH: President Trump poses with outgoing Communications Director Hope Hicks, declines to respond to questions before departing for Ohio. pic.twitter.com/nsDkeYzKzw

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 29, 2018

Here's a breakdown of their brief goodbye: Trump points at Hicks in a joking manner, they shake hands, and exchange a kiss on the cheek — which is then followed by more pointing and another jerky handshake. The president didn't respond to any questions at the farewell and promptly left for a trip to Ohio. Hicks has yet to announce what's next for her in her career.

Getty | MANDEL NGAN

Getty | Chip Somodevilla

Celebrity

Fashion

Fitness

Beauty

Love

Family

Shop

Hope Has Officially Left the White House — but We'll Keep Reliving the Awkward Hicks-Trump Farewell

Related

11 Books and Films About Israel and Palestine, Recommended by Scholars

Editor's Note: This piece has been updated to include the scholars' names on each piece of media they recommended.

How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Cycle Is Heavy

Big feelings are swirling on the internet right now.

How the Dominican Republic's Recent Actions Reveal Deep-Seated Prejudices Against Haitians

On Sept. 15, the Dominican Republic closed all entry points along its border with neighboring Haiti.

I'm Anxious About the Future of DACA For People Like Me — but I'm Not Defeated

Six months ago, I wrote my first opinion piece for POPSUGAR.

Why I'm Still Thinking About These 3 SCOTUS Rulings, and Why You Should Be, Too

On June 30, in a major ruling on LGBTQ+ rights, the Supreme Court entitled businesses that sell so-called "expressive" goods to refuse services to LGBTQ+ people, regardless of whether they live in a state with nondiscrimination laws in place.

Why We Still Need to Fight For the Equal Rights Amendment, 100 Years Later

This year marks 100 years since the introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment and half a century since it passed in Congress.

Affirmative Action Is Gutted, and I'm Tired of Defending My Worth

Back in high school, I remember vividly having to defend affirmative action as part of my final grade for my speech and debate class.

An Essential Reading List 1 Year After Roe Was Overturned

June 24 marks exactly one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, ending the constitutional right to an abortion — and completely reshaping the landscape of reproductive healthcare access in America.

Apathy, Obsession, and the Internet Response to the OceanGate Tragedy

It's been five days since the OceanGate Titan submersible went missing.

12 Powerful, Moving LGBTQ+ Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

One of the best ways to learn about the past is to watch a documentary, and when it comes to LGBTQ+ history there are quite a few docs currently streaming that put a spotlight on important, impactful, and underrepresented issues.

In the Face of Corporate Controversy, True Pride Will Always Persist

A few years ago, in June, I was walking through Target with my mom.

6 Ways to Respectfully Honor Juneteenth This Year

In 2020, many Americans were unaware of the significance of Juneteenth.