Mr Trump made the announcement on Twitter, saying General Kelly was “a great American and a great leader”.
The move came a day after new communications director Anthony Scaramucci accused Mr Priebus of leaking information to reporters in a profanity-laced tirade.
In a brief statement to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Mr Trump said General Kelly would “do a fantastic job” as chief of staff.
“General Kelly has been a star, done an incredible job thus far. Respected by everybody. A great, great American,” he said.
Mr Trump thanked Mr Priebus for his service, saying he was “a good man”.
Mr Priebus told CNN he was not asked to resign, but rather offered his resignation on Thursday.
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