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A look at former White House press secretary Sean Spicer

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer signs a copy of his new book "The Briefing: Politics, The Press, and The President," at a launch party on July 24, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer signs a copy of his new book "The Briefing: Politics, The Press, and The President," at a launch party on July 24, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stands with wax figures of first lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump at Madame Tussauds wax museum, April 25, 2018 in New York City. Spicer was on hand to help introduce the new wax figure of the first lady and promote his upcoming book, titled "The Briefing" slated for a July 23 release.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stands with wax figures of first lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump at Madame Tussauds wax museum, April 25, 2018 in New York City. Spicer was on hand to help introduce the new wax figure of the first lady and promote his upcoming book, titled "The Briefing" slated for a July 23 release.
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Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer appears in the opening number during the 69th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer appears in the opening number during the 69th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017.
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Spicer walks up the steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Aug. 11, 2017.
Spicer walks up the steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Aug. 11, 2017.
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Spicer walks into the West Wing of the White House on July 29, 2017.
Spicer walks into the West Wing of the White House on July 29, 2017.
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Spicer and new press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders walk out of the White House on July 21, 2017, the day Spicer announced his resignation.
Spicer and new press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders walk out of the White House on July 21, 2017, the day Spicer announced his resignation.
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Spicer walks down the hallway during President Trump's visit to the Pentagon on July 20, 2017.
Spicer walks down the hallway during President Trump's visit to the Pentagon on July 20, 2017.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Spicer speaks to reporters during an off-camera briefing on July 17, 2017.
Spicer speaks to reporters during an off-camera briefing on July 17, 2017.
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Spicer attends a meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans at the White House on June 27, 2017.
Spicer attends a meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans at the White House on June 27, 2017.
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Spicer speaks as cameras are pointed away during an off-camera media briefing at the White House on June 26, 2017.
Spicer speaks as cameras are pointed away during an off-camera media briefing at the White House on June 26, 2017.
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Spicer waits for the start of a bill signing event for the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 201y in the East Room of the White House on June 23, 2017.
Spicer waits for the start of a bill signing event for the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 201y in the East Room of the White House on June 23, 2017.
Susan Walsh, AP
Spicer delivers beer and wine to members of the media during a congressional picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on June 22, 2017.
Spicer delivers beer and wine to members of the media during a congressional picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on June 22, 2017.
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Spicer departs after a briefing at the White House on June 20, 2017.
Spicer departs after a briefing at the White House on June 20, 2017.
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Ivanka Trump speaks Spicer after the president delivered a statement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House on June 14, 2017.
Ivanka Trump speaks Spicer after the president delivered a statement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House on June 14, 2017.
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Spicer walks along the Colonnade of the White House on June 9, 2017.
Spicer walks along the Colonnade of the White House on June 9, 2017.
Susan Walsh, AP
Spicer and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt switch places at the lectern during a press briefing at the White House on June 2, 2017.
Spicer and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt switch places at the lectern during a press briefing at the White House on June 2, 2017.
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Spicer returns to the White House briefing room for the daily press briefing on May 30, 2017, following Trump's international trip.
Spicer returns to the White House briefing room for the daily press briefing on May 30, 2017, following Trump's international trip.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Spicer listens during a press briefing at the White House on May 16, 2017.
Spicer listens during a press briefing at the White House on May 16, 2017.
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Spicer arrives in the Rose Garden to attend a press conference following the House vote on the health care bill on May 4, 2017.
Spicer arrives in the Rose Garden to attend a press conference following the House vote on the health care bill on May 4, 2017.
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Spicer speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House on May 1, 2017.
Spicer speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House on May 1, 2017.
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Spicer and Kellyanne Conway walk across the South Lawn after arriving with Trump at the White House on April 28, 2017, returning from the National Rifle Association Leadership Forum in Atlanta.
Spicer and Kellyanne Conway walk across the South Lawn after arriving with Trump at the White House on April 28, 2017, returning from the National Rifle Association Leadership Forum in Atlanta.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Spicer reads the children's book "How to Catch the Easter Bunny" during the 139th Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 17, 2017.
Spicer reads the children's book "How to Catch the Easter Bunny" during the 139th Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 17, 2017.
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Spicer takes notes as Trump and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hold a news conference in the East Room of the White House on April 12, 2017.
Spicer takes notes as Trump and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hold a news conference in the East Room of the White House on April 12, 2017.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Spicer speaks at the Newseum during their "The President and The Press, The First Amendment in the First 100 Days" event on April 12, 2017, in Washington.
Spicer speaks at the Newseum during their "The President and The Press, The First Amendment in the First 100 Days" event on April 12, 2017, in Washington.
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Spicer speaks to a reporter about a comparison he made between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Hitler during an earlier press briefing at the White House on April 11, 2017.
Spicer speaks to a reporter about a comparison he made between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Hitler during an earlier press briefing at the White House on April 11, 2017.
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Spicer displays the first-quarter check of Trump's salary, which he donated to the National Park Service, during the daily press briefing at the White House on April 3, 2017.
Spicer displays the first-quarter check of Trump's salary, which he donated to the National Park Service, during the daily press briefing at the White House on April 3, 2017.
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Spicer conducts the daily press briefing on March 28, 2017.
Spicer conducts the daily press briefing on March 28, 2017.
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Spicer talks to the media after Trump delivered a speech in Nashville on March 15, 2017.
Spicer talks to the media after Trump delivered a speech in Nashville on March 15, 2017.
Rick Mussachio, European Pressphoto Agency
Spicer holds a news conference where he faced questions on the Congressional Budget Office's report on the projected cost and effect of the American Health Care Act on March 14, 2017.
Spicer holds a news conference where he faced questions on the Congressional Budget Office's report on the projected cost and effect of the American Health Care Act on March 14, 2017.
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Spicer, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney walk out of the West Wing to speak to reporters on March 13, 2017.
Spicer, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney walk out of the West Wing to speak to reporters on March 13, 2017.
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Spicer briefs the press pool as Trump has a working lunch with staff and Cabinet members at his golf course Trump National in Potomac Falls, Va., on March 11, 2017.
Spicer briefs the press pool as Trump has a working lunch with staff and Cabinet members at his golf course Trump National in Potomac Falls, Va., on March 11, 2017.
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Spicer speaks with CNN's Sara Murray outside the White House on March 6, 2017.
Spicer speaks with CNN's Sara Murray outside the White House on March 6, 2017.
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Spicer and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney shake hands during a press briefing at the White House on Feb. 27, 2017.
Spicer and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney shake hands during a press briefing at the White House on Feb. 27, 2017.
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Spicer walks with Stephen Miller, Hope Hicks and Steve Bannon across the South Lawn to depart with Trump on Marine One on Feb. 24, 2017.
Spicer walks with Stephen Miller, Hope Hicks and Steve Bannon across the South Lawn to depart with Trump on Marine One on Feb. 24, 2017.
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Spicer holds the daily press briefing at the White House on Feb. 21, 2017, during which he took questions about Trump's recent immigration enforcement actions.
Spicer holds the daily press briefing at the White House on Feb. 21, 2017, during which he took questions about Trump's recent immigration enforcement actions.
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Spicer adjusts papers on the president's lectern before a joint press conference by Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.
Spicer adjusts papers on the president's lectern before a joint press conference by Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.
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Trump is accompanied by Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Vice President Pence, Spicer and then-national security adviser Michael Flynn as the president speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 28, 2017, in the Oval Office.
Trump is accompanied by Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Vice President Pence, Spicer and then-national security adviser Michael Flynn as the president speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 28, 2017, in the Oval Office.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Spicer walks from the podium without taking questions after delivering his first statement in the Brady press briefing room at the White House on Jan. 21, 2017.
Spicer walks from the podium without taking questions after delivering his first statement in the Brady press briefing room at the White House on Jan. 21, 2017.
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Spicer arrives at Trump Tower on Jan. 10, 2017, in New York City.
Spicer arrives at Trump Tower on Jan. 10, 2017, in New York City.
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Spicer, then the Republican National Committee chief strategist and communications director, appears at a post-election press briefing on Nov. 14, 2016.
Spicer, then the Republican National Committee chief strategist and communications director, appears at a post-election press briefing on Nov. 14, 2016.
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