Trump Names John Kelly as White House Chief of Staff

President Donald Trump has named a new chief of staff, selecting Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.

President Trump thanked his current chief of staff, Reince Priebus, for his service to the country and said he was proud of him.

President Trump made the announcement in a series of tweets Friday afternoon following days of friction between Priebus and newly named White House Communication Director Anthony Scaramucci.

Trump said John Kelly has "done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. He has been a true star of my administration."

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