Stephen Miller makes a first big decision in a major departure from Susie Wiles’ time.
Stephen Miller has circulated an internal memo outlining changes to the White House hierarchy, giving Cabinet secretaries greater control over their departments’ communications and marking a departure from the approach followed by former Chief of Staff Susie Wiles , Fox News reported The memo was distributed within the Trump administration this week, shortly after Miller took over as White House chief of staff on Monday, November 9.
“The White House position of Cabinet Secretary will be changed to the role of Director of Cabinet Relations, focused on providing support and reinforcement of President Trump’s tremendous Cabinet Secretaries,” the memo states. “Each cabinet leader serves as the best leader and communicator for their individual Departments, and this new position will ensure our Cabinet is resourced and bolstered by the White House to deliver swift, critical, and lasting wins for the American people,” it adds. A source familiar with the memo told Fox News Digital that the changes would make the Cabinet more effective in carrying out President Donald Trump ‘s agenda. “This will streamline the Cabinet, making it a more effective instrument for the President, whereas previously it was too constrained,” the source said. A source familiar with the administration’s day-to-day operations said Wiles’ team had issued extensive instructions on how officials should communicate, leaving little room for individual agencies to manage their own messaging.
It outlines administrative changes and personnel appointments, including a restructuring of the Cabinet secretary’s role. Under the new arrangement, the White House position of Cabinet Secretary will be renamed Director of Cabinet Relations. The position will focus on supporting Cabinet secretaries rather than directing their communications.