Trump named Stephen Miller chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles

Trump named Stephen Miller chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles

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President Donald Trump announced that deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will assume the role of White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles, who is moving to a political operation, on 6 November. Earlier, CNBC reported that Trump had named Miller to replace Wiles amid post-midterm turnover. The BBC, however, said Miller would take over replacing former chief of staff Kayleigh McEnany.

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Donald J. Trump Stephen Miller Susie Wiles Department of Homeland Security David Cohen University of Akron

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White House, Washington, DC, United States Florida, United States Akron, Ohio, United States

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The announcement that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on November 6, 2026, is partially confirmed with some details unverified. The claim that Stephen Miller is replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff is also partially confirmed. There is not enough evidence to verify whether Stephen Miller held the position of deputy chief of staff before his appointment as chief of staff.

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November 06, 2026
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President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

The New York Times • 06 Nov 22:12

President Trump named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, ending Susie Wiles' tenure amid post-midterm turnover.

Credibility 78% Manip. 32% Left
President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff

NPR • 06 Nov 19:13

President Donald J. Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff, with Miller set to assume the role on Monday.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

CBC • 06 Nov 19:07

President Donald Trump announced that deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will assume the role of chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles, who is moving to a political operation.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff

BBC • 06 Nov 19:07

President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will assume the role of chief of staff on Monday, replacing former chief of staff Kayleigh McEnany.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Stephen Miller appointed White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles steps down
Stephen Miller appointed White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles steps down

The Guardian • 06 Nov 19:05

President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking a senior staff change following the recent midterm elections.

Credibility 88% Manip. 28% Left
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

CNBC • 06 Nov 18:56

President Donald Trump announced Stephen Miller will assume the role of White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles, amid the aftermath of the recent midterm elections.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center

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