Donald Trump insists there is 'no chaos' at the White House

Donald Trump insists there is 'no chaos' at the White House The President highlights the rising stock market and positive jobs outlook as he seeks a reset after a week of infighting.

Image: US President Donald Trump is looking for a reset

Donald Trump has insisted there is "no chaos" in his White House, as he seeks to turn the page after a tumultuous period in his administration.

The US President's denial came as he swore in retired marine general John F Kelly as his new chief of staff.

He highlighted the rising stock market and positive jobs outlook and predicted Mr Kelly would do a "spectacular job".

Mr Trump tweeted: "Highest Stock Market EVER, best economic numbers in years, unemployment lowest in 17 years, wages raising, border secure, S.C.: No WH chaos!"

Image: President Trump is particularly pleased about the blossoming stock market

US stock indexes have risen by about 9% since Mr Trump took office in January, partly on investor hopes of legislation such as lower corporate taxes.


The country's already low unemployment rate has also dipped further, to a near 16-year low of 4.3%.

Economic growth averaged 2% in the first half of 2017 - a pace Mr Trump railed against as a candidate and promised to lift to 3%.

The Trump administration has been marred by infighting in the West Wing, a stalled legislative agenda and a stack of investigations.

Last week, Mr Trump's attempt to repeal Obamacare, the healthcare act by his predecessor Barack Obama, failed in Congress - dealing the President a major blow.

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He is now looking for a reset.

Mr Kelly, who previously served as homeland security chief and replaces Reince Priebus, is expected to bring more discipline to the White House.

The protracted healthcare fight has slowed work on Mr Trump's other policy goals, including a tax overhaul and infrastructure investment.

But the President's aides have made clear that he still wants to see action on healthcare.

Image: John Kelly was sworn in as White House Chief of Staff in a ceremony with the President

Aside from domestic challenges, Mr Trump is considering how to respond to North Korea's latest missile test.

And he is dealing with several investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election.

Moscow rejects the charge it tried to swing the election in Mr Trump's favour, and the President has denied his campaign had anything to do with such interference.

Last week, senators moved to block any attempt to remove the special counsel leading the probe into Russia interference, Robert Mueller, or attorney general Jeff Sessions.

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Asked by a reporter how he plans to deal with North Korea, Mr Trump gave no specifics, only saying: "We'll handle North Korea. We will be able to handle North Korea. It will be handled. We've handled everything.

"We're doing very well, we have a tremendous base, we have a tremendous group of support. The country is optimistic, and I think the general will just add to it."

Another diplomatic fissure opened when Congress passed a bill for new sanctions against Russia and sent it to Mr Trump.

In retaliation, Vladimir Putin said the US would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by several hundred people.