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Stephen Miller to take over from Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
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Trump has confirmed that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, a change that could shape how his administration deals with the incoming Congress. The appointment has been welcomed by senior allies and condemned by Democratic leaders, while some observers view it as evidence Trump will remain combative.
Wiles said Friday was her last day, describing her service as “the honour of a lifetime” and saying her commitment to Trump would continue. A senior White House source said she resigned on Thursday after major Republican election losses, amid reports that Trump was angry with her. The reshuffle follows several senior Justice Department departures since Election Day; Wiles led Trump’s successful 2024 campaign and held considerable influence in his second administration.
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In short
- Trump named Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.
- Wiles said Friday was her final day in the role.
- Democrats criticised the appointment as a sign of continued confrontation.
How this story developed
- 10 minutes ago Further accounts said Wiles resigned on Thursday after the election losses, while observers viewed Miller’s appointment as a sign Trump might remain combative.
- 20 minutes ago Trump confirmed Miller’s appointment, which drew support from administration allies and criticism from Democratic leaders as attention turned to how his team would deal with the incoming Congress.
- 1 hour ago Wiles’s departure was reported as a resignation amid Republican election losses, alongside reports that Trump was angry with her and news of other senior Justice Department departures.
- 2 hours ago Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, three days after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
- Daily Mail Susie Wiles allies furious over her shock removal as Trump's 'wartime general' Stephen Miller takes control
- NPR Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff
- The Hill Susie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump's chief of staff
- Daily Mail Who is Stephen Miller? Trump's very controversial new chief of staff named as Susie Wiles departs in wake of midterms bloodbath
- CNBC Stephen Miller to take over from Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
Full account
Donald Trump has said Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on Monday, replacing Susie Wiles, who is moving to the Trump political operation. The change follows Republican losses in the midterm elections, which have prompted questions about the party’s campaign strategy and who bears responsibility for the result.
Trump praised Wiles, saying she had done an outstanding job in the role. Wiles, who managed his successful 2024 presidential campaign and became an influential figure in his second administration, said in a post on X that serving in the White House had been the honour of a lifetime. She added that her role was changing but her commitment to Trump and his mission remained.
The reports describe different reactions to the handover. Allies of Wiles were said to be angry about her departure, while conservative lawyer and Trump ally Mike Davis praised her work and also called Miller the right person for the moment. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth offered a brief response: “Patriots in control.” Trump’s political operation, meanwhile, posted a monochrome image of Miller with the caption “It’s Miller time.”
Miller is a hardline adviser whose supporters have cast him as a wartime figure. The appointment also comes amid departures of senior Justice Department officials since Election Day. Wiles had previously attracted attention after Vanity Fair reported remarks attributed to her about Trump’s pursuit of retribution and his personality; Trump and other senior officials defended her at the time.
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The first report says Wiles told Trump she would resign and quotes her saying Friday was her last day as chief of staff. The second describes a transfer to the Trump political operation and says Miller would take over on Monday.
The first report focuses on Wiles’s departure, her past influence and other senior officials’ departures from the Justice Department. The second centres on the midterm losses, anger among Wiles’s allies and reactions from Trump allies and cabinet members.
The reports use different descriptions of the election losses: the first calls them major Republican losses, while the second says Democrats made major gains in the midterms.
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- Stephen Miller to take over from Susie Wiles as White House chief of staffCNBC
- Susie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump's chief of staffThe Hill
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- Susie Wiles allies furious over her shock removal as Trump's 'wartime general' Stephen Miller takes controlDaily Mail
- Who is Stephen Miller? Trump's very controversial new chief of staff named as Susie Wiles departs in wake of midterms bloodbathDaily Mail
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The case for
Supporters could argue that Miller’s close alignment with Trump would give the president a trusted, decisive chief of staff able to carry out the agenda voters elected him to pursue. They may see a clear chain of command and continuity with Trump’s priorities as especially valuable after election setbacks and senior departures.
The case against
Critics could argue that replacing Wiles with a more combative, ideologically driven figure risks narrowing the range of advice Trump receives and making the White House less effective at working with Congress. They may also worry that a reshuffle following reported election-related tensions could reward loyalty over experienced management and deepen political conflict.
Explained simply
The White House chief of staff manages the president’s staff and helps coordinate the work of the administration. The role can shape which issues reach the president and how decisions are carried out, though the president retains final authority.
Susie Wiles, a longtime Trump adviser, held the post during his current term. Stephen Miller has served as a senior adviser and is known for his work on immigration and executive policy. A change between them matters because the chief of staff helps set the White House’s priorities and working style.
The reshuffle comes after Republican losses in recent elections and several departures from the Justice Department. It is taking place as Congress prepares for a new session, when the administration will need to work with lawmakers on legislation and oversight.
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- CNBCCentreStephen Miller to take over from Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
- Daily MailRightSusie Wiles allies furious over her shock removal as Trump's 'wartime general' Stephen Miller takes control
- NPRLeftStephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff
- The HillCentreSusie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump's chief of staff
- Daily MailRightWho is Stephen Miller? Trump's very controversial new chief of staff named as Susie Wiles departs in wake of midterms bloodbath
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Originally published by CNBC as “Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff”.