Stephen Miller to Replace Susie Wiles as Trump Chief of Staff

The update

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, saying Miller will take over on Monday. Miller is currently a deputy chief of staff. Wiles has served in the post from the first day of this administration, after working with Trump’s 2020 campaign in Florida, and was the first woman to serve in the role.

Why it matters

Miller has been a fixture in Trump’s circles since 2016 and is described by both reports as an architect of the administration’s strict immigration policies. The change makes him the president’s top aide. It comes days after Republicans were swept out of power in this week’s midterm elections, losing control of Congress.

What to watch

Watch for Miller formally taking over on Monday and for any announcement about Wiles’s next role, which neither report specified. Further White House staff changes after the midterm defeat, and how Miller’s immigration priorities shape the administration’s agenda, will also be closely followed.

Sources

• npr.org — confirms the Friday announcement, the Monday handover, Wiles’s tenure and Miller’s background.
• theguardian.com — confirms Wiles stepping down on Monday, Miller as deputy since January 2025 and his immigration role.

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