Richard Walters leaving Trump administration after Susie Wiles exit

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller. Miller confirmed Walters' departure in a statement to Fox News, describing him as an "invaluable member" of the White House who will continue to assist the administration from the outside. "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. The move ends Walters' months-long tenure in the role, which he was appointed to in May 2026, according to LegiStorm.