WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says Gen. John F. Kelly is his new White House chief of staff.

That means Reince Priebus is out.

Trump tweeted: “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.”

Kelly is currently the secretary of Homeland Security and is a retired United States Marine Corps general.

Trump tweeted that Kelly “has been a true star of my administration.”

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

Priebus traveled with Trump earlier in the day to an appearance in Brentwood, New York. Trump thanked him for his service and “dedication to his country.”

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

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