President Donald Trump announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026. Wiles will move to the Trump Political Operation.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Miller will take over on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, describing Miller, his current deputy chief of staff, as "one of my most trusted advisors." He said Wiles "has done an outstanding job" and that she will be moving to the Trump Political Operation.
Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House for Florida, Trump said, "I wanted to make a change." He added, "I think Susie’s done a very good job ... Stephen’s been great, and we’ve got to make moves."
Miller responded on X, saying: "It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have served on his team from Day One, and I am honored beyond words to serve as his White House Chief of Staff." He added: "The mission now is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic."
Wiles said in a social media post: "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime." She added: "While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will."
Miller, 41, has served as deputy chief of staff since Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025. He previously served as a senior advisor and speechwriter during Trump’s first administration. Wiles, 69, was the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff and led Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
The announcement came after Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections on Tuesday. Democrats condemned the appointment. Hakeem Jeffries called Miller "a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands." Chuck Schumer wrote that Trump "learned nothing from his historic defeat."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted "Patriots in control" on X. Vice President JD Vance said Miller "will do great things."
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