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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after US midterm losses, replaces Susie Wiles

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Stephen Miller will formally assume the role of White House chief of staff on Monday, November 9, 2026. Outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles confirmed her final day was Friday before she transitions to Trump's political apparatus. Wiles, who was the first woman to hold the position and Trump's longest-serving chief of staff, had previously undergone successful treatment for a breast cancer diagnosis disclosed earlier in the year. Miller will now lead executive coordination as the administration recalibrates after losing both chambers of Congress.

Key points

  • The administration is restructuring its executive leadership directly following major pol…: The administration is restructuring its executive leadership directly following major political defeats in the midterm elections.
  • Stephen Miller is being elevated from his current posts as deputy chief of staff for poli…: Stephen Miller is being elevated from his current posts as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser.
  • Susie Wiles will remain closely tied to Donald Trump by shifting directly into his politi…: Susie Wiles will remain closely tied to Donald Trump by shifting directly into his political organization.

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US president Donald Trump has named his longtime aide and current deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, replacing

Susie Wiles, days after Republicans suffered a setback in the midterm elections.

Trump announced the decision on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday, saying Miller would assume the position on Monday, November 9, 2026.

“I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most trusted advisors, will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026,” Trump wrote.

He also praised Wiles, who became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, saying she had “done an outstanding job” and would move to his political organisation.

“I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!” Trump added.

Wiles subsequently confirmed her departure in a post on X, saying Friday would be her last day in the role. She also indicated that her association with…

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