High-level White House departures Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster. National Security Adviser: President Trump fires warrior-scholar after repeated dust-ups on critical issues, most notably Trump’s reluctance to take a hawkish approach against Russia. John R. Bolton – war hawk who has said the U.S. should declare war on both North Korea and Iran – replaces the three-star general Fired, Mar 22, 2018 – 396 days in off Rex Tillerson. Secretary of State: President Trump peremptorily fires former Exxon CEO on Twitter. Abrupt end came following reports that Tillerson referred to Trump as a “moron” at Pentagon meeting in October. Tillerson disagreed with Trump on Iran nuclear deal and North Korea Fired, Mar 13, 2018 – 406 days Gary D. Cohn. Chief economic adviser: Free trade advocate and former Goldman Sachs president quits after losing battle over Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium Resigned, Mar 6, 2018 – 411 days Reince Priebus. White House chief of staff: Trump announces sacking of Priebus on Twitter and offers job to John Kelly Fired, Jul 28, 2017 – 190 days Steve Bannon. Chief strategist: Describes meeting of Trump family members and Russian attorney as “treasonous” Fired, Aug 18, 2017 – 211 days Omarosa Manigault-Newman. Director of communications-public liaison: Quits over “concerns” about administration Resigned, Jan 20, 2018 – 366 days Hope Hicks. Communications director: Admits to House Intelligence Committee that she told “white lies” on Trump’s behalf Resigned, Feb 28, 2018 – 405 days Sean Spicer. Press Secretary: Leaves in protest over Trump’s decision to hire Anthony Scaramucci as communications director Resigned, Jul 21, 2017 – 183 days Rob Porter. Staff Secretary: Quits amid allegations of domestic violence from two ex-wives. Porter denies accusations Resigned, Feb 7, 2018 – 384 days Katie Walsh. Deputy chief of staff: Quoted saying working with Trump is “like trying to figure out what a child wants” Resigned, Mar 30, 2017 – 70 days Michael Flynn. National security adviser: Forced to resign after secretly discussing U.S. sanctions with Russian Ambassador Fired: Feb 13, 2017 – 25 days Pictures: Associated Press Sources: Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff, New York Times © GRAPHIC NEWS