Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff

Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff

Trump announced the decision on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday, saying Miller would assume the position on Monday, November 9, 2026. 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,” Trump wrote.

“While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will,” she added. Trump had dismissed speculation about her replacement in mid-October, saying there was “zero chance” he was considering such a move. US president Donald Trump has named his longtime aide and current deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles , days after Republicans suffered a setback in the midterm elections. “I am pleased to announce that Mr. “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,” she wrote. The leadership change comes days after Republicans suffered a major setback in Tuesday’s midterm elections, losing control of Congress. Wiles’ departure also follows reports that she could leave the position after the elections.

He is scheduled to take charge on November 9, with Wiles expected to continue working with Trump through his political operation. Earlier reporting noted: Trump replaces Chief of Staff after midterm defeat; immigration hardliner Stephen Miller succeeds Susie Wiles US President Donald Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff from Monday, November 9. 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.

Wiles will move to Trump’s political operation, the president said in a Truth Social post . Miller, one of Trump’s closest and longest-serving advisers, has been a central figure in shaping the administration’s hard-line immigration policies, including its deportation agenda. He currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and as a homeland security adviser. Miller’s appointment places one of Trump’s most trusted policy advisers in a central coordinating role within the White House, particularly as the administration prepares to navigate the political consequences of the midterm results. 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! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

Earlier reporting noted: Miller currently serves as deputy chief of staff and is among Trump’s closest advisers. Earlier reporting noted: “I am pleased to announce that Mr.