High-level White House departures

U.S. national security adviser John Bolton is the latest in a series of notable departures under President Donald Trump


John Bolton, National Security Adviser 
At odds with Trump over many foreign policy issues. Forced out, Sep 10, 2019

Dan Coats, Director of National Intelligence 
Two-year tenure marked by strained relations with President. Left role, Aug 15, 2019

Kirstjen Nielsen, Homeland Security Sec. 
Departed amid Trump’s growing frustration over immigration policy. Resigned, Apr 7, 2019

Jim Mattis, Defence Secretary
Clashed with Trump over withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. Resigned, Dec 20, 2018

John Kelly, Chief of Staff
Served for 17 months before departing in White House reshuffle. Left role, Dec 2018

Jeff Sessions, Attorney General
Pushed out after year-long spat with President. Fired, Nov 7, 2018

Nikki Haley, Ambassador to UN
Differed from Trump’s more isolationist views, but departed amicably. Resigned, Oct 9, 2018

H.R. McMaster, National Security Adviser 
Respected three-star general exited amid ructions with President. Fired, Mar 22, 2018

Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State
Rocky, 13-month tenure abruptly terminated by Trump via Twitter. Fired, Mar 13, 2018

Gary Cohn, National Economic Council head 
Fought losing battle with Trump over steel and aluminium tariffs. Resigned, Mar 6, 2018

Steve Bannon, Chief Strategist
Divisive figure ousted by President after seven months. Left role, Aug 19, 2017

Michael Flynn, National Security Adviser Forced out after discussing U.S. sanctions with Russian ambassador. Fired, Feb 13, 2017


Sources: AFP, Associated Press 
Pictures: Associated Press 
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