Trump taps hard‑line immigration aide Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Stephen Miller will take over as White House chief of staff, ending Susie Wiles’ tenure after the recent Democratic wave in the midterms.

What Happened

Miller, 41, has been described by the president as one of his most trusted advisors. He moves from his current role as deputy chief of staff, where he oversaw policy and homeland‑security matters, to the top staff position. The change follows a string of Republican losses in the recent elections.

Reaction

Trump said he wanted a change and that sometimes “you have to make moves.” The announcement surprised many because Trump had earlier insisted there was “zero chance” of removing Wiles. Right‑wing commentator Jack Posobiec cheered with “It’s Miller Time,” and White House communications director Steven Cheung called Miller a “Trump OG.” Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, pledged to fight Miller, calling him the architect of the administration’s most inhumane policies.

Context

The chief of staff runs the White House staff and shapes the president’s daily agenda. Miller’s rise signals a shift back to the hard‑line immigration and foreign‑policy stance that defined Trump’s earlier terms, potentially affecting enforcement actions, birth‑tourism rules and diplomatic approaches.