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    Trump Taps John Kelly As New White House Chief Of Staff

    John Kelly, who had been serving as the president's secretary of homeland security, takes a key role at the White House after a week of staff turmoil and infighting.
    by Miles Parks Jul 28, 2017 3 minutes
    In a tweet Friday evening, President Trump named John Kelly, secretary of homeland security, as his new chief of staff. / Drew Angerer / Getty Images

    Updated at 7:50 p.m. ET

    President Trump ended a week defined by White House staff turmoil when he named retired Marine Gen. John Kelly as his new chief of staff on Friday evening.

    Trump made the announcement via Twitter.

    "He is a Great American and a Great Leader," Trump said. "John has also done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. He has been a true star of my Administration."

    Trump also tweeted his thanks to Reince Priebus,

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