White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the Trump administration, the first major departure as Stephen Miller takes over as chief of staff from Susie Wiles.
Walters, one of Wiles' closest political allies, offered his resignation Friday, Nov. 6, and the departure was amicable, Axios reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Why it matters: The exit signals a changing of the guard in the West Wing, with Miller's team expected to move into more powerful roles after Republicans' midterm losses.
What they said
"Richard has been an invaluable member of the White House and has helped deliver some of the Administration's biggest victories," Miller said in a statement. "While he will be leaving us, Richard will continue to help from the outside."
"Serving President Trump has been the honor of a lifetime and I will always be thankful to Susie Wiles for the opportunity," Walters told Axios.
Background
Walters joined the White House in May 2026. He previously was the longest-tenured chief of staff in Republican National Committee history and executive director of Trump's 2025 inaugural committee, Fox News reported.
Related: Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as chief of staff.