Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exits job ahead of Stephen Miller takeover

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller.

Miller confirmed Walters' departure in a statement to Fox News, describing him as an "invaluable member" of the White House who will continue to assist the administration from the outside.

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FILE — White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the Trump administration following former White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' departure. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

"Richard has been an invaluable member of the White House and has helped deliver some of the Administration’s biggest victories. While he will be leaving us, Richard will continue to help from the outside as we continue to work with all of our strength to deliver for President Trump and his courageous fight to Save America," Miller said.

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Bonny Chu is a Breaking and Trending News Writer for Fox News Digital