Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Stephen Miller, who has served as his deputy chief of staff, will take over chief of staff duties from Susie Wiles on Monday. A White House official confirmed that Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday night.

The change follows the Republican loss of both chambers in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Trump praised Miller as an aide who “gets things done,” according to a source close to the president. Miller posted on X that he will “fight” for Trump and thanked Wiles for her service.

Democratic leaders responded critically. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Miller a “dangerous xenophobe” and urged his removal, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the appointment showed Trump “learned nothing from his historic defeat.”

Miller, a longtime Trump aide and architect of the administration’s immigration policies, has been described by a Republican strategist as a “tireless, meticulous tactician” who aligns closely with the president’s policy goals. The move is seen by some insiders as a signal to the MAGA base ahead of the final two years of Trump’s term.