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Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

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In short

The West Wing personnel transition officially takes effect at the start of the week following an announcement made on Truth Social. President Donald Trump praised the outgoing leader for an outstanding tenure while elevating an adviser he described as among his most trusted. Susie Wiles will now transition to the Trump Political Operation following the change. This sweeping leadership reorganization directly follows midterm elections that gave Democrats majority control of both the House and the Senate.

Key points

  • The West Wing leadership transition directly follows a major midterm shift in congression…: The West Wing leadership transition directly follows a major midterm shift in congressional power.
  • Donald Trump is placing one of his most trusted advisers at the head of administration op…: Donald Trump is placing one of his most trusted advisers at the head of administration operations.
  • Outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles will refocus her efforts on Trump's external politica…: Outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles will refocus her efforts on Trump's external political apparatus.

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(L-R) White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Political advisor Stephen Miller attend a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump in conjunction with the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

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President Donald Trump on Friday announced White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will be promoted to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.

Miller will take over starting Monday, Trump said in a Truth Social post, praising his longtime aide as "one of my most trusted advisors."

Wiles, "who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation," the president wrote.

Trump revealed the stunning shake-up just three days after Democrats' landslide victory in the midterm elections, winning majority control of the House and Senate and scrambling the trajectory of Trump's last two years in office.

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