Donald Trump Appoints Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff in Place of Susie Wiles

President Donald Trump announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that Stephen Miller will now take over as the White House Chief of Staff. He will replace Susie Wiles. This significant change comes at a time when the Republican Party lost its control over Congress and the GOP suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Trump praised Susie Wiles on his social media platform and stated that Wiles would continue to work for his political organisation. Following this announcement, Susie Wiles also issued a statement via social media on Friday. Wiles stated, "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the greatest honour of my life." She further added that she is proud of her contribution to securing borders, reducing taxes, strengthening the economy, and making the 'America First' approach successful. She clarified that there would be no change in her commitment to the President and his mission.

Susie Wiles was the first woman to serve in the position of White House Chief of Staff. She is known as a long-time advisor to Trump and a strong political strategist. During Trump's first four-year term, four Chiefs of Staff were changed, while Susie Wiles remained his longest-serving Chief of Staff. This change comes at a time when Wiles had stated a few months ago that after long treatment for breast cancer, there is now no evidence of cancer in her body. She had publicly shared information about this illness in March 2026.

Newly appointed Stephen Miller is one of Trump's closest and most trusted aides. He is currently serving as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff. Miller is considered the chief architect of the administration's strict immigration policies and is closely linked to Trump's immigration-related policies and rhetoric. Miller's portfolio is extensive, but his primary identity is the strict implementation of immigration policies.

According to a report by The Hindu, Stephen Miller was previously an aide to former Senator Jeff Sessions, a hardliner of the Republican Party, who later became Trump's first Attorney General. Miller's proximity to Trump dates back years, and he joined his team as a speechwriter during the 2016 presidential election when Trump's chances of winning were low.