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Neither Spicer nor deputy press secretary Sarah Sanders responded to queries about the changes to the briefings.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer held his first on-camera briefing since June 12 on Tuesday amid a report that he is searching for his own replacement, telling reporters that the administration is "always looking for ways to do a better job". The people spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal deliberations before a final decision is made.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer during a press briefing.

He also didn't offer much when asked what action the Trump administration plans to take following the death of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died Monday just days after being released from a North Korean prison.

The Twitter spat comes as U.S. media reported the White House is considering moving Mr Spicer to a more senior communications role.

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"When we have an announcement of a personnel nature, we'll let you know", he said with a slight smile. Since then, the White House had avoided answering whether or not such tapes actually exist.

Trump was apparently none too pleased earlier this year when Spicer was portrayed on "Saturday Night Live" by Melissa McCarthy, a sketch so successful it was stretched across the show's entire season.

Acosta continued: "The White House is refusing to answer those questions on camera or in any kind of fashion where we can record the audio".

Spicer's time at the White House briefing room podium has decreased amid rumours that he would soon transition to a different role, with some suggesting the President was unhappy with Spicer's performance in the public-facing role, reports CNN.

News is circulating in Washington this week that Spicer may finally be out as press secretary; on top of that, it also seems like the White House just wants to do away with daily press briefings altogether.

Sean Spicer insisted the president wanted a health care bill with "heart", although he admitted he wasn't sure if anyone at the White House had seen a draft of the Republican measure.

"That's the White House behind me, the White House".