July 28 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Reince Priebus' departure as White House chief of staff Friday by tweeting that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly will take over the role.
"I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as White House Chief of Staff. He is a Great American," Trump tweeted, "and a Great Leader. John has also done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. He has been a true star of my Administration.