White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the administration following President Donald Trump’s decision to replace Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff, Fox News reported. Miller confirmed Walters’ departure in a statement to Fox News, calling him “an invaluable member” who would “continue to help from the outside.”
Miller confirms exit
“Richard has been an invaluable member of the White House and has helped deliver some of the Administration’s biggest victories. While he will be leaving us, Richard will continue to help from the outside as we continue to work with all of our strength to deliver for President Trump and his courageous fight to Save America,” Miller said, according to Fox News.
Trump’s announcement on Wiles and Miller
On Truth Social, Trump announced Miller’s promotion and said Wiles would shift to the political operation: “Stephen Miller … will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026. Susie Wiles … will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation,” Trump said, according to The Gateway Pundit’s account of the post.
The Gateway Pundit wrote that Wiles was fired last week. In the Truth Social post cited by the outlet, Trump thanked Wiles and described her new role in his political operation. The outlet also quoted Trump telling reporters he wanted a change, adding, “Sometimes you gotta make moves.”
What we know about Walters
The Gateway Pundit reported that Walters resigned late Friday night and described him as a longtime ally of Wiles. His months-long tenure as deputy chief of staff began in May 2026, according to LegiStorm. Walters previously served as executive director of the inaugural committee for Trump and Vice President JD Vance, per Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service.
