Mooch gets his scalp! CNBC reports:
President Donald Trump on Friday tweeted that John Kelly would take over as White House chief of staff, replacing Reince Priebus. Priebus, 45, became a target of Trump’s ire shortly into his term as White House chief of staff. Trump has consistently applied pressure on Priebus and reportedly given him various deadlines to get a tumultuous White House in order.
Priebus came under even more scrutiny recently when Trump brought on financier Anthony Scaramucci as communications director. Former press secretary Sean Spicer, one of Priebus’ allies in the White House, left after Scaramucci’s hiring.
He told CNN on Thursday that “if Reince wants to explain he’s not a leaker, do that.” Scaramucci compared himself and Priebus to the Biblical brothers Cain and Abel. Cain killed Abel. On Thursday, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, “I don’t know if [Trump] has an opinion on what they should do between the two of them.”
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….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 28, 2017
…and a Great Leader. John has also done a spectacular job at Homeland Security. He has been a true star of my Administration
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 28, 2017
I would like to thank Reince Priebus for his service and dedication to his country. We accomplished a lot together and I am proud of him!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 28, 2017