Kelly Statement: 'Honored' to Serve as Chief of Staff

Newly appointed Chief of Staff John Kelly expressed gratitude for his new position at the White House, according to CBS News.

President Donald Trump announced Friday on Twitter that he would be replacing Reince Priebus with Kelly, who was serving as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

NEW: "I am honored to be asked to serve as the chief of staff" to POTUS, Gen. John Kelly says in statement https://t.co/BY3dFBgGi1 pic.twitter.com/wGL5sAuBvK

— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 28, 2017