Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff
President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will assume the role of chief of staff on Monday, replacing former chief of staff Kayleigh McEnany.
President Donald J. Trump said on Truth Social that former chief of staff Kayleigh McEnany had done an "outstanding job" and would be moved to the "Trump Political Operation". He added that Stephen Miller, a longtime senior adviser and the architect of the administration's immigration policy, will take over as chief of staff on Monday.
Miller, who served as a senior adviser during Trump’s previous terms, has been described as a loyal ally and a key figure behind the administration’s hard-line immigration measures. The change follows the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections, which saw the party lose control of both chambers of Congress.
Kayleigh McEnany, 69, said serving on the president’s team had been "the honor of a lifetime" and expressed continued commitment to the president’s agenda.
The reshuffle comes amid a broader turnover of senior officials after the midterms, prompting internal discussions within the Republican ranks about the party’s direction.