Trump Names Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, starting Monday, November 9, 2026.

The Announcement

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most trusted advisors, will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026. Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!"

Wiles confirmed in a statement posted to X that Friday would be her final day serving as White House chief of staff. She said: "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. I’m so proud to have been a part of what we’ve accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First."

Background and Context

The announcement came after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The New York Times reported that the losses were sweeping and that Trump had been asking people privately in recent days what they thought about Stephen Miller for the job.

Miller has served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser since the start of Trump’s second administration in January 2025. He previously worked as a senior advisor and speechwriter in Trump’s first term, with a heavy focus on immigration policy.

Why it matters

• Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on Monday, November 9, 2026.
• Susie Wiles is leaving the role after serving as chief of staff and will move to the Trump Political Operation.
• The change follows Republican losses in the midterm elections that resulted in the party losing control of both chambers of Congress.
• Miller has been a driving force behind the administration’s immigration policy since Trump retook office.

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Sources

• dailycaller.com: Trump Taps Top Immigration Adviser As New Chief Of Staff | The Daily Caller
• thestar.com: Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat
• nytimes.com: Live Updates: Trump Names Stephen Miller His Chief of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles - The New York Times

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