Chief of Staff
John Kelly Is
Expected to Resign Sources say Kelly's
resignation could
happen within days. It's reported that
President Donald Trump
and Kelly are no longer
on speaking terms. A replacement for
Kelly has not been finalized. Trump reportedly is seeking
a politically savvy replacement
who can navigate the next
two years with a Democratic House. Vice President
Mike Pence's
chief of staff,
Nick Ayers, Kelly reportedly came
close to resigning over the summer. Early on, he was considered
a steady presence in the White House. His stormy tenure as
Chief of Staff has been
marked by controversy.