According to Donald Trump, there are numerous people who are fighting to fill John Kelly’s seat as the White House chief of staff despite reports showing that they’re having trouble finding a replacement. 

“We have a lot of great people for chief of staff, a lot of people want the job,” Trump said as reported by Politico. “A lot of people wanted to have it, and a lot of friends of mine want it, a lot of people that Chuck and Nancy know very well want it, I think people you’d like. And we have a lot of people who want the job chief of staff, and so we’ll be seeing what happens very soon.” 

Trump has contested reports that they’re struggling to find a replacement, tweeting: “Fake News has it purposely wrong. Many, over ten, are vying for and wanting the White House Chief of Staff position. Why wouldn’t someone want one of the truly great and meaningful jobs in Washington.”

News of John Kelly’s possible successor comes after Trump confirmed las weekend that the 68-year-old retired general, who replaced Reince Priebus in July 2017, will be departing his position at the end of the year.