Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller, the administration’s deputy chief of staff for policy and longtime adviser, as the new White House chief of staff. Miller is slated to assume the role on Monday, succeeding Susie Wiles, who will move to the Trump Political Operation.

"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," the president wrote on Truth Social.

Wiles, a veteran political operative from Florida, had been credited with maintaining stability in the White House during Trump’s second term. She said she was proud of the administration’s work on border security, tax cuts, and the economy.

Miller, a former homeland security adviser, is known for his strong stance on immigration and border enforcement. Vice President JD Vance described him as "an amazing patriot" who will achieve significant results, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted support on X, saying "Patriots in control."

White House communications director Steven Cheung called Miller a "Trump OG" and said he is the "biggest advocate for the Trump agenda."

Democratic leaders expressed concern over the appointment. Former White House chief of staff under Barack Obama, David Axelrod, linked Miller’s policies to the Republican losses in the midterms, and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become speaker of the House, called for Miller’s removal.