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Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exits job ahead of Stephen Miller takeover
Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the Trump administration as Stephen Miller prepares to replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. The departure is part of a wider reshaping of the White House team following the midterm election results.
Miller said Walters had helped deliver major administration victories and would continue to assist from outside the White House. Miller is expected to bring in his own leadership team when he takes over on Monday. His wife, Katie Miller, also said she would stop recording her podcast, citing family priorities; two previously recorded episodes are still due to be released.
In short
- Richard Walters is leaving the White House as Stephen Miller takes over.
- Miller says Walters will continue to help from outside the administration.
- Katie Miller is ending her podcast to focus on family.
Explained simply
The White House chief of staff manages the president’s staff and helps co-ordinate the administration’s work. The deputy chief of staff supports that role and helps oversee day-to-day operations.
Stephen Miller is a senior adviser to Donald Trump, known for his work on immigration and policy. Susie Wiles has served as chief of staff, while Richard Walters has held the deputy role; changes to these jobs can affect how the White House organises its work and carries out its priorities.