President Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller would be succeeding Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff, marking the most consequential personnel change within his administration following the Republican Party’s setbacks in the midterm elections.
“I am pleased to announce that Mr. 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,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “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!”
According to a U.S. official who spoke with CBS News, Wiles formally submitted her resignation to the president on Thursday evening.
Miller has long been regarded as one of President Trump’s most devoted and trusted senior aides. His responsibilities within the White House have been extensive, most notably his central role in designing and implementing the administration’s stringent immigration enforcement and deportation policies. Wiles, for her part, served as the campaign manager for Mr. Trump’s 2024 presidential run and has held the position of Chief of Staff since the very first day of his return to the White House.
“Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff,” Wiles posted on X. “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. More than anything, I’m grateful for the extraordinary people I’ve had the privilege of working alongside. While my role may be changing, my commitment to the president and the mission never will.”
President Trump’s decision to elevate Miller to the role of Chief of Staff signals a firm commitment to his existing governing philosophy, even in the face of voters’ broad disapproval of both his agenda and that of congressional Republicans as expressed at the ballot box on Tuesday.
