Guide Note

On August 17, 2007 White House sources acknowledged that Tony Snow will step down as White House Press Secretary before President Bush's term in office ends. Snow left his post as press secretary on September 14, 2007, and was succeeded by Dana Perino.

Fast Facts

1. Succeeded by: Dana Perino
2. Blames 'financial reasons' for the move
3. Snow has three children and is suffering from colon cancer
4. Earns $168,000 a year
5. Took large pay cut from his previous position as a talk show host to become Bush’s White House Spokesman

Snow, who had suffered from several ailments in his time as [[White House Secretary, admitted that his decision to resign was influenced by his desire to earn more than his $168,000 salary. Snow had reportedly taken a pay cut to serve in the White House, and sought greater financial security in the wake of his recent bout with cancer.¹