Chief of Staff <br />John Kelly Is <br />Expected to Resign Sources say Kelly's <br />resignation could <br />happen within days. It's reported that <br />President Donald Trump <br />and Kelly are no longer <br />on speaking terms. A replacement for <br />Kelly has not been finalized. Trump reportedly is seeking <br />a politically savvy replacement <br />who can navigate the next <br />two years with a Democratic House. Vice President <br />Mike Pence's <br />chief of staff, <br />Nick Ayers, Kelly reportedly came <br />close to resigning over the summer. Early on, he was considered <br />a steady presence in the White House. His stormy tenure as <br />Chief of Staff has been <br />marked by controversy.