πΊπΈβ‘οΈ β White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the Trump administration, marking the first major departure in an anticipated West Wing staff reshuffle as Stephen Miller prepares to take over as chief of staff, according to Axios. Walters, a longtime political ally of outgoing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, submitted his resignation Friday. A source familiar with the matter described his departure as "amicable."