Hicks Who Paralyzed the White House Due to COVID... Former Model Known as 'Trump's Adopted Daughter'

(Left) U.S. President Trump and (Right) Hope Hicks, known as one of Trump's closest aides
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). After it was revealed that they contracted the virus following contact with Hope Hicks (32), a White House advisor, attention has increased on Hicks, who is presumed to be the source of infection.

On the 2nd (local time), the BBC highlighted Hicks, considered one of President Trump's closest aides, in an article titled "Trump Covid test: Who is Hope Hicks?".

According to the article, Hicks, 31, is a former model who worked for brands such as Ralph Lauren and even appeared on the cover of a spin-off book of "Gossip Girl".

Hicks, who was not widely known, entered the White House after working at a consulting firm in New York and then working alongside Ivanka Trump (born 1981), President Trump's eldest daughter.

Hicks was called the "gatekeeper" of the White House office or "Trump's adopted daughter," always assisting Trump comprehensively by his side and exerting influence.

However, she left the White House in February 2018. Before leaving, Hicks, who was involved in allegations of Russian interference in the election, stated at a hearing related to the "Russia scandal" investigation, "I have never lied," but also claimed, "While working for President Trump, white lies were often necessary."

Meanwhile, Hicks is reported to have rejoined the White House earlier this year ahead of Trump's re-election campaign.

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