Trump appoints Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles moves to political team

US President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff. The White House officially confirmed the personnel change on November 6.

According to the White House announcement, Miller will take office on Monday, November 9, replacing Susie Wiles. Wiles will move to Trump's political team, although the announcement did not specify her new responsibilities.

Miller previously served as deputy chief of staff and is one of Trump's closest advisers. He is particularly well known for his role in shaping the administration's strict immigration policies.

The appointment comes just days after the Republican Party suffered significant losses in the midterm elections. However, the White House announcement does not identify the election results as the reason for the personnel change. It would therefore be premature to conclude, based solely on the official statement, that Wiles was removed because of the electoral defeat.

What is confirmed is that Miller will take over the chief of staff position on November 9, while Wiles will remain part of Trump's political team. The official announcement does not provide a complete explanation of the political considerations behind the decision.

Source: The White House – official announcement, November 6, 2026