Trump taps RNC's Spicer for White House spokesman: statement

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican National Committee's Sean Spicer will serve as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's spokesman in the White House when he takes office next month, Trump's transition team said in a statement on Thursday. Trump also named other loyalists from his presidential run to top communications posts: Hope Hicks, Jason Miller and Dan Scavino. Spicer served as the RNC's spokesman during Trump's presidential campaign. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chris Reese)