News John Kelly, hired to restore order for President Donald Trump, is out as chief of staff December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 David Jackson and John Fritze and Gregory Korte, USA TODAY Comments Off on John Kelly, hired to restore order for President Donald Trump, is out as chief of staff During John Kelly's 17-month tenure, he tried, but largely failed, to bring a Marine Corps-style order to the White House – and President Trump.