President Trump announced Friday that he is replacing Susie Wiles as his chief of staff with longtime adviser Stephen Miller, following the Republican Party's significant midterm election losses. Miller, currently the Deputy Chief of Staff, will assume the role of Chief of Staff beginning Monday, November 9, 2026.
Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating, "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." He also commented on Wiles's transition, "Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!"