Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff, will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, taking on the new role on Monday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Wiles did an "outstanding job" and would be moved to the "Trump Political Operation". Trump also called Miller "one of my most trusted advisors".
Wiles, 69, gave her resignation and said being on Trump's team was "the honor of a lifetime". She said she was proud of what the administration had accomplished, including "securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First".
The move comes after Republicans suffered major defeats in the 2026 midterm elections, losing control of both chambers of Congress. Several other justice department officials have also resigned this week, including John Eisenberg, head of the department's National Security Division, and Jason Reding Quiñones.
Miller is considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy and has been a loyal ally, serving as a senior adviser during Trump's first administration. Wiles was the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff and Trump's longest-serving chief of staff.
