Deputy chief of staff Richard Walters leaves the White House as Miller takes over
Walters, a close ally of Susie Wiles, offered his resignation the day Miller's promotion was announced.
Leaked on 08 November 2026
Richard Walters, a White House deputy chief of staff, is leaving ahead of Stephen Miller's takeover as chief of staff, Axios (@axios) reported first on X on November 8. Fox News reported the exit the same day.
The Daily Beast, citing Axios, says Walters offered his resignation on Friday, the same day Miller's promotion was announced, and that he was one of Wiles's closest allies.
Fox News and The Daily Beast both reported the departure.