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

President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff on Friday, ending Susie Wiles’ tenure. Trump told reporters that he wanted to make a change after praising Wiles for a good performance and noting Miller’s long‑standing loyalty. Miller will assume the role on Monday, while Wiles will shift to the Trump Political Operation, according to the president’s post on Truth Social. A senior White House adviser said Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night, a move linked by three sources to the Republican losses in the recent midterm elections. It remains unclear whether her deputy staff will stay on. Miller has served as a close aide for years and designed the administration’s immigration enforcement and deportation strategy. Trump described him as politically skilled and an effective manager. Wiles, who ran Trump’s 2024 campaign and has been chief of staff since his return to the White House, posted on X that serving the president was “the honor of a lifetime” and highlighted achievements such as border security, tax cuts and a “America First” agenda. Democratic leaders swiftly condemned the appointment. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump showed no learning from the electoral defeat and called Miller the architect of the administration’s most harsh policies, vowing that Democratic majorities will oppose him. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled Miller a dangerous xenophobe whose presence should be removed like a malignant tumor. Rep. Robert Garcia added that Oversight Democrats will pursue investigations into Miller’s conduct and advise him to seek legal counsel.

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The chief of staff oversees daily operations of the White House and coordinates the president’s staff, making the role pivotal for policy direction. Miller’s reputation for hard‑line immigration policies has made him a frequent target of Democratic criticism, so his promotion signals a continuation of Trump’s current policy emphasis.