Trump names Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

President Donald Trump announced in a social media post on 6 November 2026 that deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, according to outlets including Reuters, The Guardian, Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera. Miller is due to start on Monday, 9 November, according to Trump's post, as reported by The Guardian, Al Jazeera and the South China Morning Post.

Trump said Wiles will move to his political operation. Al Jazeera quoted him as calling Miller "one of my most trusted advisors". The Guardian reported that Wiles said 6 November would be her last day. It quoted her as saying: "While my role may be changing, my commitment to the president and the mission never will."

The change follows midterm elections that AP said saw major Republican losses and in which Republicans lost control of Congress, according to reports including those from The Guardian and Deutsche Welle. Democrats are set to hold majorities in both the House and the Senate. Miller has played a leading role in shaping the administration's immigration policy, The Guardian and Deutsche Welle reported.

The Guardian quoted Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer as saying: "Trump couldn’t have made a worse choice." It quoted Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who it said is poised to become the next House speaker, as calling Miller "a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands".

What is not yet known: The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not include a stated reason from Trump or Wiles for the change, and they do not establish whether the election results caused it. They do not include any statement from Miller on his appointment or any Republican reaction. They do not describe Wiles's specific title or duties, or say who, if anyone, will take over Miller's deputy role. They also do not provide final results for the Senate and House races still being counted.

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