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Trouble Brewing in White House as Trump Reportedly Readies to Fire Kelly

© AP Photo / Mary AltafferWhite House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, reacts as he and first lady Melania Trump listen to U.S. President Donald Trump speak during the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, reacts as he and first lady Melania Trump listen to U.S. President Donald Trump speak during the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters - Sputnik International
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is considering potential high-level staffing changes in his administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Trump is discussing potential candidates to replace John Kelly, who is likely to quit as a result of the reported upcoming dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Kelly may be replaced with Nick Ayers, who is currently chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, the report added.

Jim Acosta of CNN waits to do a live shot following the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. - Sputnik International
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Trump has not finalized the timing for Nielsen’s firing because of a lack of obvious candidates to replace her, according to the newspaper.

Changes are also being contemplated for the National Security Council as Trump decided to remove Mira Ricardel, the top deputy for National Security Adviser John Bolton, according to the report.

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