White House deputy chief of staff Richard Walters resigns after Stephen Miller becomes chief of staff
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Deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs Richard Walters announced his departure following Stephen Miller's appointment as chief of staff in the Trump administration.
Deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs Richard Walters said he will leave his White House position after Stephen Miller was named chief of staff for President Donald Trump. Walters, who joined the White House in May, described his tenure as "the honor of a lifetime" and thanked senior adviser Susie Wiles for the opportunity.
"Stephen is building an incredible and capable team to implement the President’s agenda and I look forward to being part of it from the outside," Walters added.
Miller praised Walters in a statement to the publication, noting his role in delivering major administration victories and expressing confidence that Walters will continue to contribute from outside the White House.
The personnel change follows the Republican Party's loss of congressional majorities in the recent midterm elections. Reports indicate President Trump discussed possible staff adjustments after the election results, and he later told a television interview that some changes were likely, though he declined to name individuals.
Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration, is expected to maintain the administration's current policies in that area. The reshuffle marks the first senior departure since the announcement of Susie Wiles' exit from the chief of staff role.