Dr. Scott Atlas, the controversial White House coronavirus adviser, is resigning.

Fox News first reported the news.

"I am writing to resign from my position as special adviser to the president of the United States," Atlas said in a resignation letter posted to Twitter late Monday, which is dated Dec. 1 and addressed to President Donald Trump.

Atlas said he was on a 130-day detail set to expire this week.

"I thank you for the honor and privilege to serve on behalf of the American people since August, during these difficult months for our nation," he said.

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