President Trump elevates Stephen Miller, hardline architect of his agenda, to White House chief of staff
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President Donald Trump has installed longtime aide Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles as his administration braces for a Democratic-controlled Congress and doubles down on its punitive agenda.
President Donald Trump announced on Nov. 6 that Stephen Miller will become the White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles. The change is set to take effect on Nov. 9, as the administration faces a Democratic-led House and Senate following the midterm elections.
"One of my most trusted advisers," Trump wrote in a social-media post, adding that Wiles had done an "outstanding job."
A White House official said the appointment signals that the president does not plan to alter his policy direction. The official added, "He's not changing course."
Miller, 41, has served as deputy chief of staff and has been a central force behind the president's domestic agenda, including aggressive immigration enforcement and efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy in a more authoritarian direction. He is among the few aides who have worked with Trump throughout both of his terms.
Susie Wiles, 69, resigned on Nov. 5 and will move to the president's political operation. Wiles was the first woman to hold the chief of staff position in the Trump administration and was noted for bringing a more disciplined approach to White House operations.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries responded to Miller's promotion on the social platform X, describing him as a "reckless extremist."
The chief of staff role involves managing White House staff, coordinating the president's schedule, and liaising with other government officials and lawmakers.