Following the coup, Khánh concluded that his triumvirate partner Khiêm had played a major role in fomenting the coup and insisted he be sent out of Saigon. The Americans agreed and Ambassador Taylor organized for Khiêm to be made Saigon's representative in Washington.[25] Soon after, Thao was dispatched to join Khiêm as his press attaché.[25] During the coup, Minh had remained aloof from the proceedings, angering Khánh and keeping their long-running rivalry going.