NEW: Key MAGA Official Leaving White House

A longtime inner member of President Donald Trump’s orbit is leaving the White House less than a year into the job, having been by his side both in and out of government.

Taylor Budowich, who oversaw personnel and messaging in his role as deputy chief of staff, will be heading for the exit at the end of the month, officials told Fox News. His departure is one of the most significant to affect the second Trump administration.

The California native plans to return to the private sector, say those familiar with his future plans.

Stephen Miller, a senior advisor to the president, released a statement calling Budowich “one of the true MAGA faithful who has poured out his heart for this movement and our President. He is universally admired and respected. Regardless of the issue or need, his insights and talents are sought after and deeply valued. He is and remains a cherished and loyal ally to us all.”

Vice President JD Vance said Budowich is “an invaluable asset to this administration and someone I’ve personally relied on countless times during an amazing first year in office.”

“His oversight of the White House’s communications team has been an incredible success, where they’ve done an outstanding job touting the truly historic accomplishments of President Trump’s second term,” Vance continued in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “In addition to all this, he’s played an integral role in coordinating this administration’s cabinet agencies and our Office of Public Liaison. He’ll be sorely missed, but I’m sure there are big things ahead for Taylor.”

Chief of staff Susie Wiles added that Budowich is “a dear friend, and I know that President Trump holds him in very high regard. I hate to see him go, personally and professionally, but obviously wish him well in whatever he decides is next.”

Dan Scavino, another old hand in the Trump White House, called his colleague “an outstanding American patriot and an exceptional friend and colleague, both on the campaign trail previously and here at the White House. His unwavering dedication to advancing President Trump’s Make America Great Again agenda has made him a vital asset in Trump 2.0.

“Taylor is the kind of person you want by your side in any type of challenge, on any day of the week,” Scavino added. “I am grateful for his service to President Trump and the American people and have complete confidence that he will excel in his future endeavors. I wish him the best of luck.”

Budowich previously served as communications director for Save America PAC and as executive director of MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC, according to Fox News.