Trump Names Stephen Miller White House Chief of Staff

President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Announced on November 6, the appointment takes effect Monday, November 9, 2026, according to Trump’s announcement.

• Leadership change: Miller moves up from deputy chief of staff for policy. A longtime Trump adviser, he has played a central role in shaping the president’s immigration and border-enforcement agenda.
• Wiles’s departure: Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night. Trump praised her service and said she would move to his political operation.
• Political context: The shake-up follows midterm elections in which Democrats won control of both the House and Senate, changing the political landscape for Trump’s remaining two years in office.
• Why it matters: The appointment elevates one of Trump’s closest policy advisers to the top White House staff position as the administration prepares to face a Democratic-controlled Congress.