Nick Ayers Turns Down <br />Role of White House Chief of Staff Ayers has served as <br />Vice President Mike Pence's <br />chief of staff for over a year. He was considered the <br />leading candidate for the <br />position, currently held by <br />Marine general John Kelly. Kelly will leave the job at <br />the end of the month due to <br />conflicts with President Donald Trump. President Trump, via CNN A White House official said <br />Ayers turned down the position <br />because he and Trump <br />couldn't agree on terms. Trump wanted a <br />commitment of <br />two years, Trump tweeted Sunday <br />that he is "interviewing" <br />for the position.
