White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters to step down, ceding his post to Miller

Richard Walters, deputy White House chief of staff, is leaving the Trump administration ahead of Stephen Miller's takeover as chief of staff. The deputy chief of staff serves as an aide to the chief of staff. In a statement, Miller formally confirmed Walters' departure, calling him "a highly valued member" of the team who contributed to the administration's major accomplishments, and said they would continue to work together from outside once Walters leaves his post.

Walters was appointed deputy chief of staff in May 2026, serving in the role for just over five months. He previously served as executive director of the presidential inaugural committees for President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.

Katie Miller announced she would stop recording new episodes of her podcast, "The Katie Miller Podcast." In a post on X, she explained that "nothing is more important than raising our children," saying "I loved the podcast, but my husband's new role has changed our priorities." The two episodes already recorded will be released as scheduled.

Miller formally takes over as chief of staff on Monday, succeeding Susie Wiles. With Walters, a key figure in the Wiles operation, stepping down, the personnel shakeup toward a Miller-centered chief of staff operation is entering its final stage.