Allies of Susie Wiles are expressing fury following President Donald Trump's announcement that she will depart her role as White House Chief of Staff. Trump stated that Wiles will move to the Trump Political Operation, while hardline adviser Stephen Miller will assume control of the Chief of Staff position starting Monday.
The change comes in the aftermath of significant Republican losses in the midterm elections, prompting scrutiny of the party's campaign strategies and accountability.
President Trump issued praise for Wiles, describing her tenure as chief of staff as an 'outstanding job' and stating she had 'done a great job.' Despite this, the transition has generated anger among her supporters. Miller, often characterized by supporters as Trump's "wartime general," is set to lead the White House operations.
Conservative lawyer and Trump ally Mike Davis lauded Wiles' contributions, asserting she served Trump "extremely effectively" and played a key role in his post-2020 comeback, which he called "the best-ever comeback in American history." Davis also stated that Miller is "the perfect man for the moment" to serve as Trump's "wartime general."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered a brief comment on the shift, stating, "Patriots in control."