With a bombshell public statement this week, it was first lady Melania Trump who revealed her ability to carry out a political hit.

Ricardel ran afoul of Melania Trump and her staff in negotiations over the first lady's trip to Africa in October and the use of government resources for the trip, a senior administration official said.

Trump is moving to replace his deputy national security adviser after she feuded with first lady Melania Trump, two sources familiar with the matter said